How much does a machinist make in Arkansas?
$51,140a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Arkansas. That is $24.59 an hour or $4,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.59
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,760Median: $51,140Highest 10%: $78,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| Median | $51,140 | $24.59 | |
| 75th | $61,380 | $29.51 | |
| 90th | $78,400 | $37.69 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $59,220 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $56,460 |
| Little Rock, AR | $54,930 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $51,220 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $50,560 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $50,560 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 44. Georgia | $52,610 |
| 45. Michigan | $52,360 |
| 46. Kansas | $51,220 |
| 47. Arkansas | $51,140 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $51,120 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,890 |
| 50. Tennessee | $49,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $24.59 ($51,140 a year).
Do machinists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $51,140 against $58,750 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for machinist pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays machinists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $59,220 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.