Machinists Salary in West Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $48,820 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $58,070
Employed locally 310
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $40,890
    50th (median)
    $48,820
    75th
    $53,700
    90th
    $58,070

    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 West Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,940
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,420
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,780
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in West Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in West Arkansas is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.51 or more per hour.

    Is West Arkansas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in West Arkansas is 13.1% 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 West Arkansas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,890.