Machinists pay in Arkansas
$55,180avg. a year
$26.53 an hour · 2,150 employed
Machinists in Arkansas earn an average of $55,180 a year. That is $4,140 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $59,320. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $58,390.
$51,140Median pay
$26.53Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#45Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arkansas metro areas
Average pay for machinists by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
11,050 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$58,390
$28.07 an hour
2270 jobs
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
$56,260
$27.05 an hour
3340 jobs
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
$53,800
$25.86 an hour
480 jobs
Jonesboro, AR
$52,110
$25.05 an hour
5230 jobs
Fort Smith, AR-OK
$52,030
$25.01 an hour
660 jobs
Hot Springs, AR
$50,160
$24.11 an hour
7140 jobs
Texarkana, TX-AR
$50,160
$24.12 an hour
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Machinists pay in Arkansas, charted
Pay over time
Arkansas, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arkansas machinists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arkansas vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,320 | $28.52 |
| Arkansas | $55,180 | $26.53 |
| Louisiana | $62,830 | $30.21 |
| Missouri | $61,340 | $29.49 |
| Texas | $60,270 | $28.98 |
| Mississippi | $55,600 | $26.73 |
| Oklahoma | $53,450 | $25.70 |
Related jobs in Arkansas
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,020
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,480
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,410
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,950
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,920
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,460
Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do machinists make in Arkansas?
The average is $55,180 a year, and the median is $51,140. That is $4,140 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $59,320.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$26.53 an hour on average; the median is $24.59.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($58,390), followed by Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($56,260). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Texarkana, TX-AR ($50,160).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-4041. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national machinists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.