Machinists Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Machinists in Arkansas earn a median salary of $48,543 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 2,070 machinists are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $46,020 to $50,280 depending on location.
$48,543
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$50,280
Highest paying metro
$46,020
Lowest paying metro
2,070
Employed in Arkansas
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Machinists salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $50,280 | $45,750 | $59,300 | 280 |
| Little Rock, AR | $50,260 | $46,020 | $59,510 | 400 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $49,640 | $37,740 | $58,120 | 40 |
| South Arkansas | $49,120 | $38,660 | $58,350 | 250 |
| West Arkansas | $48,820 | $40,890 | $53,700 | 310 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $48,340 | $40,810 | $56,720 | 220 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $47,860 | $36,430 | $53,300 | 80 |
| North Arkansas | $46,550 | $36,200 | $51,290 | 240 |
| East Arkansas | $46,020 | $38,990 | $51,950 | 250 |