Salary guide, May 2025
Maintenance Technician A pay in Arkansas
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Arkansas was $59,760 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $48,370 and $72,340.
The Arkansas median is $4,760 below the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance Technician A 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 arkansas?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,180 | $48,370 | $59,760 | $72,340 | $81,020 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.84 | $23.26 | $28.73 | $34.78 | $38.95 |
BLS estimated 6,270 workers employed in this occupation in Arkansas. Location quotient: 1.7.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $48,150 | $58,410 | $72,040 |
| May 2025 | $48,370 | $59,760 | $72,340 |
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 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Arkansas. 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 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $59,940 | $47,900 to $72,490 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $49,100 | $38,950 to $64,630 |
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