SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $45,610 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $45,610 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,250. Half of workers earn between $36,110 and $47,730. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,660 and the ninetieth at $55,530.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.13 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Jonesboro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 85th of 182 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,660 | −28.2% |
| 25th | $36,110 | −25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $45,610 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $47,730 | −1.1% |
| 90th | $55,530 | +15.1% |
| Mean | $44,440 | −7.9% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $49,960 | 170 | |
| 2 | Fort Smith | $47,800 | 120 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $46,670 | 300 | |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $45,720 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hot Springs run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $45,610 goes as far as $52,486 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,486US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,610 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,660 to $55,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $49,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Hot Springs, AR?
The median annual wage is $45,610, or $21.93 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,250, so pay in Hot Springs, AR is 5.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hot Springs, AR earns more than $55,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jonesboro, at $49,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Hot Springs, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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