Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #34 of 49 · AR
3.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,410 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $44,790
Employment 2,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,110P25 $36,170 Median $44,790P75 $49,610P90 $58,940
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Arkansas earn between $31,110 and $58,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Arkansas is $44,410, about 3.4% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $48,430 | $47,230 | 450 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $47,850 | $44,760 | 200 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,850 | $51,420 | 130 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,810 | $46,130 | 310 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $46,140 | $44,220 | 100 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $45,410 | $45,010 | 480 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $38,620 | $45,810 | 270 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,590 | $39,770 | 320 |