Machinists Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,020 -18% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 250
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $51,950
    90th
    $59,780

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,330
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in East Arkansas is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in East Arkansas is 18% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.