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How much does a carpenter make in Jonesboro?

$43,950a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.

Hourly
$21.13
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
365 of 390
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,640Median: $43,950Highest 10%: $68,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,640$17.13
25th$39,670$19.07
Median$43,950$21.13
75th$50,400$24.23
90th$68,620$32.99

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Memphis, TN$50,620
Fayetteville, AR$49,070
Little Rock, AR$48,050
Hot Springs, AR$43,370
Texarkana, TX$42,650
Fort Smith, AR$42,420
Carpenter salary in Arkansas Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Jonesboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$61,490
Electrician$48,740
Plumber$47,030
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$45,590
Sheet Metal Worker$43,260
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$39,050
Construction Laborer$37,970
Highway Maintenance Worker$36,480
Salaries for every job in Jonesboro, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Jonesboro?

The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $21.13 ($43,950 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Jonesboro than the national average?

No: $43,950 against $60,580 nationally, 27% less.

How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $47,760, so Jonesboro pays 8% less.

Where does Jonesboro rank for carpenter pay?

365 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Jonesboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,620 or more.

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.