Construction Laborers Salary in South Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $36,550 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $28,940
90th percentile $50,910
Employed locally 740
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,940
    25th
    $30,990
    50th (median)
    $36,550
    75th
    $43,150
    90th
    $50,910

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $58,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,280
    Electricians $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,280
    Highway Maintenance Workers $40,550
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Arkansas is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Arkansas is 21.8% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,940 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,990.