Booming Arkansas Industry: Construction
By Arkansas Next on Monday, October 21, 2024
Construction by the Numbers
► In a 2024 survey of construction employers, 58% reported a "severe" labor shortage.
► 61,900 - estimated number of Arkansans employed in construction
► 7,700 - construction establishments in Arkansas
► 5.8 billion - construction's contribution to Arkansas' Gross Domestic Product
► Arkansas construction industry achieves 17.4% employment rate in April 2024
► 33% of construction jobs have expanded in Arkansas in a four-year time frame
► Help Wanted! The impending retirement of a large number of skilled workers is projected to create many new job openings this decade.
► Top 10 Construction Companies to Work for in Arkansas
- Nabholz Construction
- VCC Construction
- The Systems Group
- Lexicon Inc.
- Dyke Industries
- Multi-Craft
- Acoustic Emission Inspection
- Kinco Constructors
- National Roofing Co.
- RGB Mechanical Contractors
(Sources: Associated General Contractors of America, agc.org, zippia.com, careeronestop.org)
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More Jobs in Construction
| Jobs | What They Do | Education Level Needed | Median Salary in AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborer | Perform physical labor at construction sites and operate hand and power tools of all types. | No formal education needed | $46,850 |
| Construction Inspector | Inspect structure to determine integrity and compliance with building codes and other regulations. | High school diploma | $49,030 |
| Painter | Paint walls, equipment and other structural surfaces, using brushes and rollers. | No formal education needed | $53,970 |
| First-line Supervisor of Construction Worker | Supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. | High school diploma | $90,110 |
| Carpenter | Construct, erect, install or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials. | High school diploma | $59,970 |
| Wood Model Maker | Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. | High school diploma | $84,090 |
| Cost Estimator | Prepare cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of service. | Bachelor’s degree | $105,880 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings. | High school diploma | $60,920 |
| Mason and Finisher | Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads or cubs using a variety of hand and power tools. | No formal education needed | $53,670 |
| Construction Manager | Plan, direct or coordinate, usually through subcontractors, activities concerned with constructing and maintaining structures and facilities. | Bachelor's degree | $126,590 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, tile, concrete, cinder block and more, to construct or repair structures. | High school diploma | $58,240 |
| Roofer | Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, including materials to seal, insulate or soundproof structures. | No formal education needed | $59,240 |
| Landscape Architect | Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and recreational facilities. | Bachelor's degree | $113,600 |
(Sources: careeronestop.org)
