Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Arkansas
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas earn an average of $46,990 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $47,260. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $49,110.
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Average pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
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Average pay by state
Arkansas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,260 | $22.72 |
| Arkansas | $46,990 | $22.59 |
| Mississippi | $48,390 | $23.26 |
| Missouri | $47,940 | $23.05 |
| Louisiana | $45,360 | $21.81 |
| Tennessee | $43,230 | $20.79 |
| Oklahoma | $42,220 | $20.30 |
Related jobs in Arkansas
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,380
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,230
- Production Workers, All Other$39,180
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,460
- Helpers--Production Workers$37,610
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,720
Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Arkansas?
The average is $46,990 a year, and the median is $48,320. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $47,260.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$22.59 an hour on average; the median is $23.23.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($49,110), followed by Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($39,540). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Fort Smith, AR-OK ($38,650).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #27 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.