Construction Laborers Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $35,260 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $29,060
90th percentile $46,250
Employed locally 700
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,060
    25th
    $32,610
    50th (median)
    $35,260
    75th
    $40,590
    90th
    $46,250

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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 Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$58,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,880
    Electricians$49,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,440
    Carpenters$38,580
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$39,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 24.5% 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 Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,060 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,610.