salary$48,050 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,030per year
Jobs in the area1,080people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Little Rock?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 31.9% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $48,050 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $37,040 and $63,030.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 31.9% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.