Booming Arkansas Industry: Construction & Utilities
By Arkansas Next on Friday, October 10, 2025
Construction & Utilities by the Numbers
► In a 2024 survey of construction employers, 58% reported a "severe" labor shortage.
► 5.5% of Arkansas workers are employed by the construction industry (which is above the national average)
► 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
► 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, ashleycountyledger.com, agc.org, zippia.com, careeronestop.org)
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More Jobs in Construction
| Jobs | What They Do | Education Level Needed | High-End Salary in AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painters | Paint walls, equipment and other structural surfaces, using brushes and rollers. | No formal education needed | $57,520 |
| Roofers | Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, including materials to seal, insulate or soundproof structures. | No formal education needed | $59,720 |
| Carpenters | Construct, erect, install or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials. | High School Diploma or GED | $69,550 |
| Construction Inspectors | Inspect structure to determine integrity and compliance with building codes and other regulations. | High School Diploma or GED | $85,150 |
| Cost Estimators | Prepare cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of service. | Bachelor's Degree | $106,310 |
| Construction Managers | Plan, direct or coordinate, usually through subcontractors, activities concerned with constructing and maintaining structures and facilities. | Bachelor's Degree | $130,650 |
| Landscape Architects | Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities. | Bachelor's Degree | $149,990 |
(Sources: careeronestop.org)
