Construction Laborers Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $35,810 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $28,950
90th percentile $45,100
Employed locally 280
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,950
    25th
    $30,470
    50th (median)
    $35,810
    75th
    $39,300
    90th
    $45,100

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $45,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $52,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,820
    Carpenters $41,530
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hot Springs, AR is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hot Springs, AR is 23.4% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,950 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,470.