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Construction Laborer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$18.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,132/year ($2,594/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,650 Construction Laborer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Construction Laborer salary of $37,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,132 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,336 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,879 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,284 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,132 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,594 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Arkansas?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Arkansas is $37,630 per year ($18.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,590 and $44,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $37,630, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $31,132 per year ($2,594 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 10,650 Construction Laborer jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.