Machinists Salary in South Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $49,120 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $70,910
Employed locally 250
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $38,660
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $70,910

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,810
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,940
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in South Arkansas is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in South Arkansas is 12.5% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,660.