How much does a carpenter make in Arkansas?
$47,760a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Arkansas. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $70,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $41,460 | $19.93 | |
| Median | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 90th | $70,550 | $33.92 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $50,620 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $49,070 |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,050 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,950 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $43,370 |
| Texarkana, TX | $42,650 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $42,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 47. Mississippi | $48,650 |
| 48. Alabama | $48,220 |
| 49. South Dakota | $48,140 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,760 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $46,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $47,760 against $60,580 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for carpenter pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays carpenters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $50,620 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.