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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$47,230
- Little Rock$45,010
- Fort Smith$44,760
- Jonesboro$44,220
- Hot Springs$37,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $47,230 | $48,430 | $37,970 | $38,869 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $45,010 | $45,410 | $36,450 | $37,168 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $44,760 | $47,850 | $36,600 | $36,976 | 86 |
| Jonesboro | $44,220 | $46,140 | $38,240 | $36,562 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $37,050 | $31,110 | $31,110 | $31,067 | 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 51-4072.
- 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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