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Machinists average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$56,260
- Little Rock$53,800
- Jonesboro$52,110
- Fort Smith$52,030
- Hot Springs$50,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $56,260 | $56,460 | $47,200 | $45,791 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $53,800 | $54,930 | $45,980 | $43,905 | 89 |
| Jonesboro | $52,110 | $51,220 | $44,480 | $42,609 | 86 |
| Fort Smith | $52,030 | $50,560 | $45,780 | $42,548 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $50,160 | $50,560 | $40,080 | $41,116 | 86 |
*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 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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