How much does a Plumber make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Plumber pay in Arkansas at $50,640 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $41,483 annually ($3,457/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Arkansas?

On a $50,640 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $41,483/year or $3,457/month. Federal tax: $3,897. State tax: $1,386. FICA: $3,874.

Is $50,640 a good Plumber salary?

$50,640 is the BLS average Plumber pay in Arkansas, 30% below the US average of $72,170 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $39,150 and $60,580.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $50,640 is $1,386. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 18.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $68,870 and the bottom 10% under $33,410 (BLS, May 2025). 2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Arkansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Plumber Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Plumber pay in Arkansas

$50,640/year

≈ $24/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $39,150–$60,580

US average: $72,170

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$41,483/year

$3,457/month · effective tax rate 18.08%

Federal $3,897
State $1,386
FICA $3,874
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Senior Industrial Pipefitter (El Dorado Petrochem)$72,000–$112,000+ OT
Senior Master Plumber (Commercial)$68,000–$102,000+ OT
Senior Master Plumber (Residential / Service)$58,000–$88,000+ OT
Senior Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent$78,000–$125,000+ TC
Senior Walmart Construction Plumber$72,000–$108,000+ OT
Senior UA Local Journeyman$62,000–$92,000+ OT + benefits

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$41,483
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,457
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,596
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$20/hr
Federal Tax	$3,897
State Tax	$1,386
FICA Taxes	$3,874
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.08%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's plumber market is anchored by the substantial Walmart store + DC construction Bentonville (the substantial Walmart Real Estate + Construction-driven AR plumbing demand across new stores + remodels + Walmart Health Centers + DC facilities), the substantial AR petrochemical industry plumbing demand at El Dorado (Murphy USA + Murphy Oil legacy refining + AR chemical manufacturing), Lion Oil refining El Dorado, UA Local 155 Little Rock (Plumbers & Steamfitters) + UA Local 568 Fort Smith + UA Local 281 Little Rock, the AR Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Arkansas Chapter merit-shop pipeline + ABC Arkansas training, AR Plumbing Board licensing, plus substantial post-tornado AR plumbing reconstruction + AR Department of Health water/sewer compliance.

Senior Industrial Pipefitter (El Dorado Petrochem)

$72,000–$112,000+ OT

Industrial pipefitter at Lion Oil + Murphy USA + AR chemical manufacturing · OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Plumber (Commercial)

$68,000–$102,000+ OT

Master plumber at AR commercial · AR Plumbing Board master license · Walmart store/DC plumbing

Senior Master Plumber (Residential / Service)

$58,000–$88,000+ OT

Master plumber at AR residential service + retrofit · post-tornado insurance rebuild

Senior Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent

$78,000–$125,000+ TC

Mech foreman at AR construction · Manhattan + Crossland + Nabholz + Baldwin Hayes · multi-trade

Senior Walmart Construction Plumber

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Walmart store + DC plumbing · substantial Walmart-Bentonville-driven AR commercial plumbing

Senior UA Local Journeyman

$62,000–$92,000+ OT + benefits

UA Local 155 Little Rock + Local 568 Fort Smith + Local 281 · scale + Davis-Bacon prevailing wage

Senior Plumbing Inspector / AR Plumbing Board

$52,000–$78,000+

AR Plumbing Board inspector + city + county building inspector · AR state government

Senior Plumbing Contractor / Owner

$85,000–$195,000+

AR plumbing contractor owner · Little Rock + Bentonville + Fort Smith + Springdale · book of business

Mid-Level Plumber (3-5 yrs)

$45,000–$68,000+ OT

Journeyman AR plumber · AR Plumbing Board journeyman license · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Plumber (0-3 yrs)

$28,000–$45,000+

AR plumbing apprentice · UA Local + ABC AR + AR community college · entry band

Worth knowing: The substantial Walmart store + DC construction Bentonville is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US retail-driven commercial plumbing markets and a feature most national plumber compensation surveys understate for AR. Walmart Real Estate + Construction (the substantial Walmart-internal capex organization driving ~$10B+ annual US capex including substantial AR Walmart store + DC plumbing demand across the substantial Walmart store-of-the-future format pilots + Walmart Health Center buildouts + Walmart Pharmacy + Walmart Vision Center + Walmart Auto Care construction + the substantial NW Arkansas Walmart Home Office expansion + the substantial post-2020 Walmart corporate campus consolidation in Bentonville) drives substantial concentrated AR commercial plumbing + light industrial pipefitting work. Senior Walmart Construction plumbers clear $72-108K + OT. The substantial El Dorado petrochemical cluster (Murphy USA Inc. HQ El Dorado + Murphy Oil legacy refining + Lion Oil Company refining El Dorado + the substantial AR South + Smackover formation oil/gas production + AR chemical manufacturing) supports substantial industrial pipefitting + ASME + B31.3 process piping work + extensive turnaround season demand. UA Local 155 Little Rock (Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 155) + UA Local 568 Fort Smith + UA Local 281 Little Rock provide substantial AR union pipefitter + plumber training + Davis-Bacon prevailing wage work + multi-employer pension support. AR Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Arkansas Chapter operates substantial merit-shop apprenticeship + training in AR's RTW state (AR RTW since 1947 — one of the country's earliest US RTW states via Initiated Act 1 of 1944). AR Plumbing Board licenses AR plumbers at apprentice + journeyman + master plumber tiers requiring substantial apprenticeship + exam + experience hours. The substantial post-tornado hurricane rebuild work (post-2014 Vilonia EF4 + 2024 Western Arkansas tornado outbreak) supports substantial AR Coast + Delta + Ozarks residential + commercial plumbing reconstruction. AR progressive 2-4.4% top phasing 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + AR property tax ~0.61% + no state estate tax. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Plumbers in Arkansas and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arkansas 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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