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Plumber Salary in Arkansas

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$61,550
Gross Salary
national median
$49,273
Annual Take-Home
80.1% of gross
$4,106
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,895
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Arkansas

Based on national median Plumber salary of $61,550, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$61,550
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 8.7%
-$5,347
Arkansas State Income Tax
Effective rate: 3.6%
-$2,221
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$3,816
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$892
Total Taxes
19.9% effective rate
-$12,277
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$49,273
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$4,106
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,895

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$49,273 (80.1%)
Federal Income Tax$5,347 (8.7%)
Arkansas State Tax$2,221 (3.6%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$4,709 (7.7%)

Arkansas vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$61,550
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$2,221/yr
Effective rate: 3.6%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
6.5%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Simplified two-bracket structure for taxpayers above $89,600; lower-income table differs slightly.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Plumber in Arkansas

How much does a Plumber take home in Arkansas?

On a national median salary of $61,550, a Plumber in Arkansas takes home approximately $49,273/year ($4,106/month) after federal income tax, Arkansas state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 19.9%.

What is the Arkansas state income tax rate for a Plumber?

On a $61,550 salary, the effective Arkansas state income tax rate is 3.6%, resulting in $2,221 in state taxes annually. Arkansas's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Arkansas compare to other states for Plumbers?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Arkansas's 3.6% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Plumber pay in Arkansas?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Arkansas cities. Arkansas's property tax rate is 0.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 6.5%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.