Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Arkansas
Plumber Salary
in Arkansas
Plumbers in Arkansas (AR) earn a median of $52,300 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 15% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $33,200 and $86,000.
Bottom 10%
$33,200
AR Median
$52,300
Top 10%
$86,000
Plumber pay by experience in Arkansas
- Apprentice$31,400$15/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$52,300$25/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$70,600$34/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Arkansas metros
- Little Rock$51,700$25/hr
- Fayetteville$51,600$25/hr
- Fort Smith$50,800$24/hr
Licensing in Arkansas
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Arkansas?
- Plumbers in Arkansas earn a median of $52,300 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 15% below the national median. Most earn between $33,200 and $86,000.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Arkansas?
- Among Arkansas's major metros, Little Rock tends to pay plumbers the most, near $51,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Arkansas?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Arkansas is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Arkansas by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.