How to Become a Tower Technician in Arkansas (2026)

Q: What is the job outlook for tower technicians in Arkansas?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8.6% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034. State employment data for Arkansas is not separately published for this occupation.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

U.S. employment of tower technicians is projected to change 8.6% from 2024 to 2034 (BLS Employment Projections). Most tower technicians train through an approved program before entering the field in Arkansas.

Key Facts

Projected growth: 8.6% (2024-2034) (Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024)

Compare Tower Technician Schools in Arkansas

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	St Philip's College	55.4	$3,412 - $11,985	$52,292	28%	Yes*	523 mi
2	South Georgia Technical College	54.3	Contact school for pricing	$40,852	Not reported	Yes*	510 mi
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3	Lake Land College	53.4	$4,415 - $14,301	$48,594	56%	—	378 mi
4	Lanier Technical College	51.3	Contact school for pricing	$44,754	35%	Yes*	490 mi
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5	Southern Regional Technical College	50.2	Contact school for pricing	$41,871	33%	Yes*	565 mi
6	Des Moines Area Community College	50.0	Contact school for pricing	$51,817	37%	Yes*	470 mi
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7	Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College	48.1	Contact school for pricing	$42,469	45%	Yes*	542 mi
8	Big Sandy Community and Technical College	47.3	Contact school for pricing	$39,692	38%	Yes*	566 mi
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9	Oconee Fall Line Technical College	46.8	$3,380 - $24,902	$37,265	54%	Yes*	562 mi
10	Albany Technical College	46.8	Contact school for pricing	$37,104	38%	Yes*	529 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Arkansas offers career opportunities for tower technicians. This page covers how to become a Tower Technician in Arkansas, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school or community college
Typical timeline: varies by program; confirm with the school

Quick Answers About How to Become a Tower Technician in Arkansas

How to become a Tower Technician in Arkansas? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for tower technicians in Arkansas.

How long does it take? tower technician training length in Arkansas varies by program. Confirm current requirements with the school and the state board before you enroll.

How to Become a Tower Technician in Arkansas

Finish high school or earn a GED. Most Arkansas training programs require a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
Complete an approved training program. Enroll in an approved tower technician program in Arkansas that combines classroom instruction with supervised practice.
Gain supervised work experience. Build documented on-the-job hours under a qualified supervisor; confirm the exact total currently required with the licensing board.
Meet state and employer requirements. Confirm any registration, certification, or employer requirements that apply to tower technicians in Arkansas before you start working.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Tower Technician Wages by Metro Area in Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for tower technicians in Arkansas? Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 8.6% from 2024 to 2034 ¹.

What training programs are available in Arkansas? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Arkansas.

In Arkansas

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)