How much does a construction laborer make in Little Rock?
$37,190a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 353 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,660Median: $37,190Highest 10%: $48,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 90th | $48,460 | $23.30 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Memphis, TN | $44,810 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $39,370 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,970 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $36,950 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,360 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $34,840 |
Related jobs in Little Rock
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $61,060 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $58,510 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $50,880 |
| Plumber | $49,190 |
| Electrician | $48,200 |
| Carpenter | $48,050 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator | $47,800 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46,850 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $46,660 |
| Insulation Worker | $46,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Little Rock?
The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $17.88 ($37,190 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Little Rock than the national average?
No: $37,190 against $47,120 nationally, 21% less.
How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $37,630, so Little Rock pays 1% less.
Where does Little Rock rank for construction laborer pay?
353 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Little Rock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,460 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.