Construction Laborers Salary in North Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $36,370 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $28,960
90th percentile $45,670
Employed locally 750
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,960
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $39,110
    90th
    $45,670

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $49,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,780
    Carpenters $42,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,610
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in North Arkansas is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in North Arkansas is 22.2% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,960 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.