Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #41 of 49 · AR
8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,480 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $45,580
Employment 3,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,800P25 $37,140 Median $45,580P75 $51,160P90 $56,860
About 80% of cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Arkansas earn between $32,800 and $56,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Arkansas is $44,480, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | $51,610 | $47,160 | 210 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $51,160 | $50,020 | 690 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,710 | $44,430 | 330 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $42,720 | $42,910 | 390 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $42,060 | $42,440 | 480 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $40,480 | $42,480 | 200 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,940 | $38,890 | 290 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,940 | $40,670 | 240 |