SOC 51-4052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pourers and Casters, Metal — East Arkansas
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
In East Arkansas, AR the median wage is $45,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In East Arkansas, AR the median wage is $45,410. That is 12.4% lower than the national median of $51,810. Pay ranges from under $39,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,460 to $45,410.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 27.13 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 238 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,400 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $39,460 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,410 | −12.4% |
| 75th | $45,410 | −12.4% |
| 90th | $48,080 | −7.2% |
| Mean | $43,400 | −16.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $45,410 goes as far as $52,255 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,410 a year, 12.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,400 to $48,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pourers and Casters, Metal in East Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $45,410, or $21.83 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 $51,810, so pay in East Arkansas, AR is 12.4% 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 East Arkansas, AR earns more than $48,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,400 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in East 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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