Construction Laborers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for construction laborers is $18.09 an hour ($37,630 a year). About 10,650 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| 25% of workers | $16.63 | $34,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| 75% of workers | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| 90% of workers | $23.27 | $48,410 |
Construction Laborers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $39,370 | 2,190 |
| Jonesboro | $37,970 | 390 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $37,190 | 2,790 |
| Fort Smith | $36,950 | 670 |
| Hot Springs | $34,840 | 330 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $44,520 |
| Carpenters | $47,760 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $46,230 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $45,510 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $53,250 |
| Electricians | $49,070 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $48,660 |
| Roofers | $47,470 |
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