Carpenters Salary in Arkansas

Carpenters in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $53,570 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($45,080), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $51,350 and the median at $47,760 for 4,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$53,570
Little Rock$50,220
Jonesboro$47,990
Hot Springs$47,050
Fort Smith$45,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$53,570	$49,070	$44,590	$43,728	91
Little Rock	$50,220	$48,050	$41,770	$41,161	89
Jonesboro	$47,990	$43,950	$39,670	$39,452	86
Hot Springs	$47,050	$43,370	$36,890	$38,732	86
Fort Smith	$45,080	$42,420	$37,100	$37,222	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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