Carpenters Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $47,820 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $58,890
Employed locally 1,140
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $51,490
    90th
    $58,890

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 73% Median Carpenters salary is 27% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,660
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Little Rock, AR is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Little Rock, AR is 19.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.