Machinists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $50,280 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $62,980
Employed locally 280
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $50,280
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $62,980

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 64% Median Machinists salary is 36% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Fayetteville, AR is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 10.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.