SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — North Arkansas
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in North Arkansas, AR is $48,440 per year, close to the national median of $48,250 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in North Arkansas, AR is $48,440 per year, close to the national median of $48,250 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,230 and $49,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,760 and the ninetieth at $61,950.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jonesboro records the highest median at $49,960. Of the 336 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 132nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,760 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $38,230 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,440 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $49,950 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $61,950 | +28.4% |
| Mean | $46,590 | −3.4% |
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 | |
| 5 | Hot Springs | $45,610 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $48,440 goes as far as $55,742 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,742US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,440 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,760 to $61,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 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 North Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $48,440, or $23.29 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 North Arkansas, AR is 0.4% higher. 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 North Arkansas, AR earns more than $61,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,760 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 300 jobs in this occupation in North Arkansas, 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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