Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Arkansas
- Little Rock$49,760
- Jonesboro$49,000
- Hot Springs$47,320
- Fort Smith$44,960
- Fayetteville$44,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $49,760 | $48,360 | $41,610 | $40,808 | 89 |
| Jonesboro | $49,000 | $49,560 | $39,120 | $40,226 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $47,320 | $46,560 | $37,370 | $38,939 | 86 |
| Fort Smith | $44,960 | $41,440 | $38,330 | $37,129 | 86 |
| Fayetteville | $44,790 | $41,570 | $37,580 | $36,999 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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