Salary guide, May 2025
Batch Maker / Compounder pay in Fort Smith, AR-OK
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Fort Smith, AR-OK was $45,850 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $36,050 and $50,160.
The Fort Smith, AR-OK median is $5,740 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Batch Maker / Compounder is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about fort Smith, AR-OK?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,720 | $36,050 | $45,850 | $50,160 | $57,480 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.81 | $17.33 | $22.04 | $24.11 | $27.64 |
BLS estimated 340 workers employed in this occupation in Fort Smith, AR-OK. Location quotient: 2.17.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Batch Maker / Compounder median is $45,850. The all-occupations median in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $39,560. Ratio: 1.16 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.17 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $29,310 | $34,550 | $48,620 |
| May 2025 | $36,050 | $45,850 | $50,160 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Fort Smith, AR-OK. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,300 | $33,500 to $39,770 |
| Tulsa, OK | $46,270 | $38,940 to $53,000 |
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