Construction manager salary in Arkansas
Median $41.50 an hour for 2,280 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Construction manager pay in Arkansas: the full range
Arkansas ranks 51st of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 51st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $47.76). 2,280 construction managers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.4× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $25.27 – $33.68 | $52,570 – $70,040 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $33.68 – $48.82 | $70,040 – $101,550 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $48.82 – $61.69 | $101,550 – $128,320 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Arkansas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $31.61 | $51.79 | $56.17 | $80.88 | 670 | 25% above |
| Fayetteville | $27.06 | $47.75 | $52.24 | $64.75 | 690 | 15% above |
| Jonesboro | $27.48 | $41.43 | $48.23 | $58.65 | 90 | about the same as |
| Texarkana | $26.80 | $41.14 | $48.98 | $67.02 | 120 | 1% below |
| Little Rock | $15.36 | $40.44 | $45.23 | $60.19 | 650 | 3% below |
| Fort Smith | $27.86 | $39.88 | $46.43 | $55.26 | 130 | 4% below |
| Hot Springs | $14.56 | $35.91 | $41.90 | $46.14 | 30 | 13% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Construction manager wages in Arkansas over time
Table
| Year | Arkansas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.48 | $35.71 | $26.75 | 1,740 |
| 2000 | $17.31 | $32.36 | $28.00 | 1,540 |
| 2001 | $19.66 | $35.74 | $29.35 | 1,490 |
| 2002 | $20.50 | $36.69 | $30.53 | 1,400 |
| 2003 | $22.15 | $38.76 | $31.96 | 1,150 |
| 2004 | $23.52 | $40.09 | $33.59 | 1,130 |
| 2005 | $25.19 | $41.52 | $34.74 | 970 |
| 2006 | $23.78 | $37.98 | $35.43 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | $28.08 | $43.60 | $36.65 | 1,230 |
| 2008 | $30.86 | $46.15 | $38.39 | 1,350 |
| 2009 | $29.57 | $44.37 | $39.58 | 1,310 |
| 2010 | $29.34 | $43.32 | $40.32 | 1,440 |
| 2011 | $29.57 | $42.32 | $40.50 | 1,660 |
| 2012 | $31.34 | $43.95 | $39.80 | 2,060 |
| 2013 | $31.22 | $43.15 | $40.58 | 2,150 |
| 2014 | $32.01 | $43.53 | $41.17 | 1,910 |
| 2015 | $32.67 | $44.38 | $42.02 | 1,660 |
| 2016 | $33.19 | $44.52 | $42.93 | 1,590 |
| 2017 | $31.09 | $40.83 | $43.93 | 1,810 |
| 2018 | $31.94 | $40.95 | $44.89 | 2,010 |
| 2019 | $32.45 | $40.86 | $45.80 | 2,160 |
| 2020 | $35.90 | $44.66 | $46.72 | 2,280 |
| 2021 | $36.24 | $43.06 | $47.55 | 1,970 |
| 2022 | $36.80 | $40.48 | $48.79 | 1,770 |
| 2023 | $42.11 | $44.49 | $50.43 | 2,080 |
| 2024 | $41.90 | $43.00 | $51.43 | 2,020 |
| 2025 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $55.28 | 2,280 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Arkansas changed by -6.5% over the last ten years of data and by +1.6% since 2019.
Are there more construction manager jobs in Arkansas?
BLS counted 2,280 construction managers in Arkansas in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 6%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for construction managers in Arkansas
Arkansas's labor market agency projects the number of construction managers in the state to change by +12.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,200 to 3,600, with about 290 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.1% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 2,280 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Arkansas labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Is construction work growing in Arkansas?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction managers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 60 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 28,946 in 2015 to 39,465 in 2025, +36.3%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 75 | 1,243 | $78,217 | $1,504 |
| Grant County | 52 | 432 | $76,845 | $1,478 |
| Lawrence County | 34 | 181 | $74,970 | $1,442 |
| Pulaski County | 1,025 | 11,018 | $74,198 | $1,427 |
| Washington County | 764 | 8,198 | $73,290 | $1,409 |
| Conway County | 55 | 575 | $71,668 | $1,378 |
| Pope County | 186 | 1,292 | $70,706 | $1,360 |
| Greene County | 72 | 530 | $69,150 | $1,330 |
| Ashley County | 36 | 670 | $67,580 | $1,300 |
| Craighead County | 294 | 2,570 | $65,742 | $1,264 |
| Faulkner County | 431 | 3,898 | $64,405 | $1,239 |
| Jackson County | 21 | 172 | $63,506 | $1,221 |
| Saline County | 370 | 2,628 | $62,396 | $1,200 |
| Independence County | 70 | 581 | $62,271 | $1,198 |
| Sevier County | 24 | 213 | $62,102 | $1,194 |
| Lonoke County | 186 | 1,088 | $61,339 | $1,180 |
| St. Francis County | 32 | 207 | $58,973 | $1,134 |
| Sebastian County | 284 | 2,760 | $58,805 | $1,131 |
| Miller County | 72 | 620 | $58,799 | $1,131 |
| Drew County | 28 | 149 | $57,244 | $1,101 |
| Boone County | 82 | 562 | $56,576 | $1,088 |
| Arkansas County | 33 | 222 | $56,461 | $1,086 |
| White County | 192 | 1,526 | $55,840 | $1,074 |
| Ouachita County | 42 | 268 | $55,833 | $1,074 |
| Calhoun County | 11 | 53 | $55,511 | $1,068 |
| Polk County | 42 | 190 | $54,825 | $1,054 |
| Howard County | 20 | 182 | $54,391 | $1,046 |
| Jefferson County | 89 | 492 | $54,029 | $1,039 |
| Garland County | 394 | 2,006 | $53,865 | $1,036 |
| Lafayette County | 11 | 78 | $53,129 | $1,022 |
| Carroll County | 92 | 469 | $52,984 | $1,019 |
| Sharp County | 34 | 160 | $52,297 | $1,006 |
| Hempstead County | 24 | 99 | $51,493 | $990 |
| Columbia County | 30 | 123 | $51,096 | $983 |
| Perry County | 23 | 81 | $49,217 | $946 |
| Cleburne County | 70 | 323 | $49,042 | $943 |
| Desha County | 16 | 83 | $48,434 | $931 |
| Dallas County | 15 | 68 | $46,565 | $895 |
| Yell County | 42 | 254 | $46,417 | $893 |
| Baxter County | 147 | 685 | $46,279 | $890 |
| Johnson County | 45 | 215 | $43,391 | $834 |
| Clay County | 35 | 143 | $43,104 | $829 |
| Bradley County | 20 | 72 | $43,034 | $828 |
| Montgomery County | 29 | 75 | $42,418 | $816 |
| Hot Spring County | 72 | 240 | $41,531 | $799 |
| Van Buren County | 36 | 141 | $40,275 | $775 |
| Randolph County | 24 | 72 | $38,229 | $735 |
| Pike County | 19 | 59 | $31,099 | $598 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Arkansas?
The median construction manager in Arkansas earned $41.50 an hour ($86,310 a year) in May 2025, 25% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $33.68–$48.82; the top 10% earn more than $61.69.
Where does Arkansas rank for construction manager pay?
Arkansas ranks 51st of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $41.50 an hour, and 51st after adjusting for Arkansas's cost of living (BEA price parity 86.9, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Arkansas?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Arkansas counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Arkansas?
BLS counted 2,280 construction managers in Arkansas in May 2025, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.71; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is construction manager work growing in Arkansas?
Arkansas's labor market agency projects +12.5% growth for construction managers between 2024 and 2034, from 3,200 to 3,600 jobs.
How many construction manager openings a year are there in Arkansas?
Arkansas projects about 290 openings a year for construction managers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 49,700 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas and metro areas, SOC 11-9021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Arkansas labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.