Construction Laborers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $36,660 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.63
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $46,930
Employed locally 2,460
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $34,770
    50th (median)
    $36,660
    75th
    $44,610
    90th
    $46,930

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Carpenters $47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Little Rock, AR is $17.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.30 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Little Rock, AR is 21.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,770.