Carpenters Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $47,840 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $77,800
Employed locally 1,160
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $41,730
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $55,840
    90th
    $77,800

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 61% Median Carpenters salary is 39% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,690
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $69,870

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $51,030
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,480
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Fayetteville, AR is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.86 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Fayetteville, AR is 19.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,730.