Carpenters Salary in South Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $46,090 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $65,980
Employed locally 150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $62,170
    90th
    $65,980

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$58,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,280
    Electricians$57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,280
    Highway Maintenance Workers$40,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Arkansas is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.79 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in South Arkansas is 22.3% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.