Construction Laborers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $40,330 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $50,290
Employed locally 1,790
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $40,330
    75th
    $47,240
    90th
    $50,290

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 52% Median Construction Laborers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,600

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $51,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Carpenters $47,840
    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 Construction Laborers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Fayetteville, AR is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 13.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.