Booming Arkansas Industry: Engineering
By Arkansas Business Staff on Friday, October 13, 2023
Engineering by the Numbers
► $97,146 - the average engineer salary in Arkansas
► 65% of engineers have earned a bachelor's degree and 13% have earned a master's degree
► Engineer vs Engineering Tech - There are a number of engineering technician career paths to choose from, requiring only an associate degree. Still well-paid positions and in demand across Arkansas, here’s the difference between being an engineer and an engineering tech:
- Engineers oversee and manage projects. $115,083 - Top 10% average salary
- Engineering technicians aid engineers on projects. $67,183 - Top 10% average salary
► Arkansas Colleges with Engineering Programs
- Arkansas State University
- Arkansas Tech University
- Harding University
- Henderson State University
- John Brown University
- National Park College
- Ouachita Baptist University
- Southern Arkansas University
- University of Arkansas
- University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
- University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- University of Central Arkansas
► Top 10 Arkansas Companies for Engineers
- J.B. Hunt Transportation
- Acxiom
- Walmart Global Tech
- IBM
- Tyson Foods Inc.
- UST
- Lockheed Martin
- Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Accenture
- Dassault Aviation
(Sources: zippia.com, indeed.com, glassdoor.com)
Meet The Pros
More Jobs in Engineering
Engineers are a large part of Arkansas' economy working in an array of fields for a vast number of businesses. Here are 11 types of engineers, along with what they do and the kind of money they can make!
| Engineer Type | Description | High-end Earners Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineer | Design and improve technology for vehicles using computer technology | $110,090 |
| Civil Engineer | Plan, design and manage the construction crew and operations | $133,840 |
| Electrical Engineer | An engineer specifically trained in working with electricity, electronics and electromagnetism | $122,490 |
| Energy Engineer | Design and create energy-related programs to reduce energy costs and also evaluate energy efficiency during projects | $122,680 |
| Environmental Engineer | Research, design and operate on control and prevention environmental projects | $150,840 |
| Industrial Engineer | Design and test systems for industrial production in manufacturing | $123,020 |
| Mechanical Engineer | Manage installation, operation and maintenance of mechanic equipment, such as heat, gas, water and steam systems | $110,090 |
| Railyard Engineer | Operate locomotives and engines within the railyard, industrial plant and other similar locations/industries | $83,390 |
| Ship Engineer | Coordinate and manage crew operating engines, boilers, deck machinery and other activities | $139,990 |
| Validation Engineer | Design and plan quality control for equipment so it meets protocol regulations | $123,020 |
| Water/Wasterwater Engineer | Operate, manage and design projects with water, disposal of wastewater and sewage and prevention of flooding | $133,840 |
(Source: careeronestop.org)
