Carpenters salary
in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $45,150–$59,110
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #347 of 425
Carpenters in the East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $48,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $60,580 and 1% above the AR statewide median of $47,760. It ranks #347 of 425 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Carpenters pay in other AR metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $49,070 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $48,050 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,320 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,930 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,110 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $42,420 |
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Questions
What is the average Carpenters salary in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $48,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $45,150 and $59,110. The 10th percentile is $37,820 and the 90th is $61,290.
Is East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Carpenters?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $60,580 and 1% above the AR statewide median of $47,760. It ranks #347 of 425 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Carpenters make an hour in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
About $23.17 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $48,200 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.71–$28.42 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.