SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — West Arkansas
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in West Arkansas, AR is $47,400 per year, close to the national median of $50,690 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in West Arkansas, AR is $47,400 per year, close to the national median of $50,690 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,560 to $55,460.
Employment stands at 210, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Fort Smith leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 131st of 284 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $45,560 | −10.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,400 | −6.5% |
| 75th | $55,460 | +9.4% |
| 90th | $72,310 | +42.7% |
| Mean | $50,530 | −0.3% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Smith | $56,520 | 380 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $53,310 | 150 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $47,040 | 490 | |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $41,330 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $47,400 goes as far as $54,545 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,545US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,400 a year, 6.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,820 to $72,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Smith, at $56,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in West Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $47,400, or $22.79 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 $50,690, so pay in West Arkansas, AR is 6.5% 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 West Arkansas, AR earns more than $72,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,820 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 Fort Smith, at $56,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in West 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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