Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Arkansas
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arkansas earn a median of $37,740 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,170; the top 10% earn over $49,270. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Arkansas
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Arkansas?
The median is $37,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,170 and the top 10% earn over $49,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.