Construction Laborers Salary in East Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $37,630 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $46,640
Employed locally 550
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $37,630
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $46,640

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $47,130
    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
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East Arkansas is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East Arkansas is 19.5% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.