Laborer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$17.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,825/year ($2,485/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,430 Laborer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Laborer salary of $35,920 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 $29,825 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,130 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,748 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,217 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,485 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Arkansas?
- The median Laborer salary in Arkansas is $35,920 per year ($17.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,280 and $41,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $35,920, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $29,825 per year ($2,485 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 21,430 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.