Pipelayers Salary in Arkansas

Pipelayers in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $39,750 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($38,900), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pipelayers average at $38,160 and the median at $37,650 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,700.

Pipelayers average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$39,750
Little Rock$38,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$39,750	$37,020	$37,020	$33,136	91
Little Rock	$38,900	$38,010	$37,010	$32,484	89

*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.

Pipelayers salary in other states

Pipelayers 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 47-2151.
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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