Carpenters Salary in North Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $42,560 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.46
10th percentile $25,640
90th percentile $77,570
Employed locally 280
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,640
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $42,560
    75th
    $50,960
    90th
    $77,570

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,370
    Electricians $49,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,610
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in North Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in North Arkansas is $20.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is North Arkansas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in North Arkansas is 28.2% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $25,640 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.