Carpenters Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,720 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 210
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $62,680
    90th
    $62,680

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$47,130
    Construction Laborers$37,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,220
    Structural Iron and Steel Workers$35,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East Arkansas is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in East Arkansas is 4.4% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.