SOC 51-5112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Printing Press Operators — Arkansas
Arkansas · 5 metro areas compared
At $46,470, median pay for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas tracks the national median of $45,780 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,470, median pay for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas tracks the national median of $45,780 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,960 to $58,240.
The area has 1,760 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Arkansas ranks number 15th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fort Smith records the highest median at $56,350. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 371st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,540 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $37,960 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,470 | +1.5% |
| 75th | $58,240 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $64,060 | +39.9% |
| Mean | $47,640 | +4.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Smith | $56,350 | 180 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $49,840 | 480 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $45,220 | 370 | |
| 4 | Jonesboro | $44,300 | 60 | |
| 5 | Hot Springs | $38,870 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $46,470 goes as far as $53,475 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,475US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,470 a year, 1.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,540 to $64,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Smith, at $56,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Printing Press Operators in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $46,470, or $22.34 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 $45,780, so pay in Arkansas is 1.5% 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 Arkansas earns more than $64,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,540 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 $56,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,760 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. 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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