Machinists Salary in Arkansas

Machinistss in Arkansas have a median annual salary of $51,140, which works out to about $24.59 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $45,280 to $61,380, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Machinists pay in Arkansas at a glance

Median annual salary

$51,140

Median hourly wage

$24.59/hr

Average annual salary

$55,180

Average hourly wage

$26.53/hr

25th percentile

$45,280

75th percentile

$61,380

10th percentile

$37,760

90th percentile

$78,400

People employed

2,150

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid machinists roles in Arkansas.

10th percentile
$37,760
25th percentile
$45,280
Median percentile
$51,140
75th percentile
$61,380
90th percentile
$78,400

Arkansas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for machinists roles in Arkansas is about 13.0% below the U.S. median of $58,750 for the same occupation.

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How much does a machinists make in Arkansas?

Half of machinists roles in Arkansas report earning more than $51,140 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $55,180 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $45,280 and a quarter are above $61,380, so most machinists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect machinists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.