How much does a food processing worker make in Arkansas?
$37,840a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Arkansas. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $47,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $43,220 | $20.78 | |
| 90th | $47,190 | $22.69 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $43,160 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,260 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,460 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 28. California | $38,230 |
| 29. Oregon | $38,170 |
| 30. Mississippi | $38,150 |
| 31. Arkansas | $37,840 |
| 32. Georgia | $37,810 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,810 |
| 34. West Virginia | $37,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,840 against $39,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for food processing worker pay?
Arkansas ranks 31 of 46 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays food processing workers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $43,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.