Machinists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $50,260 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $64,890
Employed locally 400
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $59,510
    90th
    $64,890

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,290
    Production Workers, All Other $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Little Rock, AR is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.20 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.