Average Plumber Salary in Arkansas

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Plumber in Arkansas earns $59,000 per year, which is below the national average of $61,550. This translates to approximately $28.37 per hour, $2,269 biweekly, or $4,917 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Arkansas is 14% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$44,200	$21.25
Average (50th)	$59,000	$28.37
Experienced (75th)	$67,800	$32.62
Top Earners (90th)	$76,700	$36.88

Plumber Salary by City in Arkansas

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Little Rock	$63,700	$5,308/mo
Fayetteville	$60,200	$5,017/mo
Fort Smith	$57,800	$4,817/mo
Springdale	$56,000	$4,667/mo
Jonesboro	$54,900	$4,575/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + apprenticeship
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-4.7% (3 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$11.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.86 (-14% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Arkansas

Major employers hiring Plumbers in Arkansas include Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, Dillard's, and Murphy Oil. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

Calculate Your Arkansas Take-Home Pay

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