Construction Laborers Salary in Arkansas

Construction laborers in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $41,810 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($36,050), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $39,250 and the median at $37,630 for 10,650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$41,810
Fort Smith$39,000
Jonesboro$38,790
Little Rock$38,780
Hot Springs$36,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$41,810	$39,370	$36,720	$34,715	91
Fort Smith	$39,000	$36,950	$33,920	$32,562	86
Jonesboro	$38,790	$37,970	$33,770	$32,400	86
Little Rock	$38,780	$37,190	$34,840	$32,393	89
Hot Springs	$36,050	$34,840	$31,270	$30,300	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.

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers 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 47-2061.
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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