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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Arkansas

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 366 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Purchasing Manager$156,450
  2. Strategic Sourcing Manager$156,450
  3. Procurement Manager$156,450
  4. Director of Procurement$156,450
  5. Commodity Manager$156,450
  6. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$140,600
  7. Process Engineering Manager$140,600
  8. Controls / Automation Manager$140,600
  9. VP of Engineering$140,600
  10. Director of R&D$140,600
  11. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$140,600
  12. NPI Manager$140,600
  13. Capital Projects Manager$140,600
  14. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$140,600
  15. Senior Industrial Engineer$140,600
  16. Senior Packaging Engineer$140,600
  17. Director of Automation$140,600
  18. Automation Manager$140,600
  19. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$140,600
  20. R&D Manager$140,600
  21. R&D Engineer$140,600
  22. Engineering Manager (Product)$140,600
  23. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$140,600
  24. Lead Product Development Engineer$140,600
  25. Sales Engineer$130,760

Bars show the top 25 of 366 ranked. The table below lists all 366. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Arkansas, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,560$156,450$214,7109301.32
2Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,560$156,450$214,7109301.32
3Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,560$156,450$214,7109301.32
4Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,560$156,450$214,7109301.32
5Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,560$156,450$214,7109301.32
6Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
7Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
8Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
9VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
10Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
11Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
12NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
13Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
14Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
15Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
16Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
17Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
18Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
19Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
20R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
21R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
22Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
23Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
24Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$110,310$140,600$174,6501,2200.66
25Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$67,280$130,760$151,590300.07
26Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$67,280$130,760$151,590300.07
27Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$67,280$130,760$151,590300.07
28CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$72,580$119,990$196,8003,5502.07
29Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$72,580$119,990$196,8003,5502.07
30Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$72,580$119,990$196,8003,5502.07
31Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
32Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
33Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
34Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
35Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
36Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
37Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
38Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
39Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
40VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
41Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
42Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
43QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
44Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
45Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
46FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
47FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
48Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
49QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
50Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
51Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
52Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
53Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
54Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
55Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
56Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
57Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
58QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
59Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
60CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
61Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
62Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
63Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,860$118,120$163,2102,5601.24
64CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
65Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
66Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
67VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
68Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
69Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
70FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
71Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
72Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,140$116,570$168,0607,1201.01
73Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$83,240$108,580$154,3901,2900.7
74VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
75Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
76Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
77National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
78Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
79National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
80Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
81Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
82Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
83Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
84Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
85Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
86Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
87Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,600$108,330$176,4803,7100.69
88Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$93,860$105,270$130,8602901.66
89Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$93,860$105,270$130,8602901.66
90MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$93,860$105,270$130,8602901.66
91Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$93,860$105,270$130,8602901.66
92Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$93,860$105,270$130,8602901.66
93PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$104,490$127,7406,0500.43
94MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$104,490$127,7406,0500.43
95SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$104,490$127,7406,0500.43
96Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$104,490$127,7406,0500.43
97Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$104,490$127,7406,0500.43
98Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,560$103,900$125,370900.48
99Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,560$103,900$125,370900.48
100Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,560$103,900$125,370900.48
101Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
102Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
103Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
104Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
105Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
106Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
107Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
108Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
109Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
110Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
111Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
112Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
113Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
114Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
115Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
116Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
117Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
118Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
119Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
120Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
121Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
122Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
123Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
124Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
125Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
126Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
127EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
128VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
129Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
130Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
131Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
132Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
133Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
134Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
135Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,620$98,410$120,6801,7100.56
136Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
137Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
138Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
139Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
140Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
141Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
142Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
143Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
144Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,520$96,860$115,8109000.54
145Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$81,610$91,610$92,1802401.72
146Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$81,610$91,610$92,1802401.72
147Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,180$89,810$123,9708800.67
148Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,180$89,810$123,9708800.67
149Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,180$89,810$123,9708800.67
150VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
151Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
152Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
153Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
154Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
155Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
156Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
157Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
158Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
159Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
160Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
161Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
162Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
163Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,180$89,200$124,9701,4400.78
164Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
165EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
166EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
167Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
168Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
169Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
170S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
171Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
172Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
173Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
174Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
175Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
176EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
177Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$62,540$87,520$129,4605,6901.09
178Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,410$84,330$133,4503102.82
179Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,410$84,330$133,4503102.82
180Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
181Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
182Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
183Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
184Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
185Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
186Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
187Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
188Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
189Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
190Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
191CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,620$80,180$103,8501,4100.56
192Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$57,630$77,170$103,6705,5100.62
193Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$57,630$77,170$103,6705,5100.62
194Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$76,940$103,3808200.63
195Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$76,940$103,3808200.63
196Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$76,940$103,3808200.63
197Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$76,940$103,3808200.63
198Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$76,940$103,3808200.63
199Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$76,940$103,3808200.63
200Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,400$75,870$106,1104,5101.09
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$57,830$75,570$106,3303800.55
202VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
203VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
204Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
205General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
206Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
207EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
208Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
209Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$48,760$74,050$117,51034,5701.18
210Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,350$73,130$95,9008500.72
211Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,350$73,130$95,9008500.72
212Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,350$73,130$95,9008500.72
213QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,200$72,530$94,5902300.16
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,750$71,460$87,2507,5901.47
223NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,140$68,060$79,4402300.45
224PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,870$66,980$77,9803300.61
225Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,870$66,980$77,9803300.61
226Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,870$66,980$77,9803300.61
227Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,870$66,980$77,9803300.61
228Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,570$66,330$88,9507,8700.65
229Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,570$66,330$88,9507,8700.65
230Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,570$66,330$88,9507,8700.65
231Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,570$66,330$88,9507,8700.65
232Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,500$64,680$83,4103,1200.89
233Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,500$64,680$83,4103,1200.89
234Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,500$64,680$83,4103,1200.89
235GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,860$64,440$82,2801,1600.99
236Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,860$64,440$82,2801,1600.99
237Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
238Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
239Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
240Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
241Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
242CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
243Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
244Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,950$63,090$78,40011,0001.95
245Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
246Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
247Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
248Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
249Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
250Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
251Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
252Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
253Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
254Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
255Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
256Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
257Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
258Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
259Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
260Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
261End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
262Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,370$59,760$72,3406,2701.7
263Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,470$56,840$65,6602900.61
264Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,470$56,840$65,6602900.61
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,480$56,810$73,3805,1200.98
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,480$56,810$73,3805,1200.98
267CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$50,460$56,390$63,6502100.88
268MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$43,750$56,310$62,4501,1403.36
269Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,170$54,620$60,590700.26
270Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,170$54,620$60,590700.26
271Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,170$54,620$60,590700.26
272Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,170$54,620$60,590700.26
273Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,170$54,620$60,590700.26
274Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,170$54,620$60,590700.26
275CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
2765-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
277Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
278CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
279Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
280Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
281EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
282CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
283Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
284Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
285Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
286Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
287Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,280$51,140$61,3802,1500.89
288Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,940$50,350$65,7402,3900.73
289Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,940$50,350$65,7402,3900.73
290Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,940$50,350$65,7402,3900.73
291Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,940$50,350$65,7402,3900.73
292Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,940$50,350$65,7402,3900.73
293Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,940$50,350$65,7402,3900.73
294CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,280$50,280$56,5202,1801.54
295Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,330$50,150$57,7601,2702.48
296Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$38,550$49,070$62,3807,5001.18
297Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$42,830$48,110$59,7604,9601.44
298Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
299TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
300Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
301Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
302Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
303Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
304Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
305Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
306Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
307Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
308Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
309Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,950$47,970$55,2806,1501.76
310Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,000$46,930$61,2804200.71
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,830$46,880$49,9202100.81
312Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,960$46,470$58,2401,7601.46
313Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$39,730$46,290$46,6207802.73
314Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$46,200$51,1401,5000.72
315Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$46,200$51,1401,5000.72
316SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$46,200$51,1401,5000.72
317Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$46,200$51,1401,5000.72
318Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,140$45,580$51,1603,0202.11
319Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,140$45,580$51,1603,0202.11
320QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$38,140$45,230$57,4305001.04
321Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,170$44,790$49,6102,5202
322Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
323Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
324CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
325Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
326Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
327First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
328Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
329Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
330Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
331Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
332Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
333Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$44,570$51,6605,8801.17
334Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,200$43,780$49,78010,8501.67
335Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$37,000$41,600$46,0608802.45
336Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$36,500$40,610$48,120400.16
337Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
338Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
339Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
340Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
341Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
342Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
343Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,940$40,500$49,4407,6501.12
344Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$36,760$39,320$45,7003602.65
345Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,190$37,840$43,2201,7703.25
346Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
347Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
348Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
349Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
350CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
351Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
352Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
353Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
354Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
355Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
356Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
357Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
358Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
359Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
360Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
361Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
362Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
363Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
364Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,830$36,030$43,4503,8001.8
365Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,470$29,750$34,94019,4901.05
366Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,470$29,750$34,94019,4901.05

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Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Calibration Technician.

What should you know about metros in Arkansas?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Arkansas. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Arkansas manufacturing features a notable concentration in purchasing and engineering leadership. For manufacturing occupations in Arkansas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) show a state median of $140,600, while Sales Engineers (SOC 41-9031) report a state median of $130,760.

These figures demonstrate that high-level operational and supply chain roles in Arkansas are experiencing marked shifts in reported medians compared to the national benchmarks.

The state’s Production Technician median is $36,030, with a middle band width of $10,620. Sanitation Technicians, proxy-mapped to Janitors and Cleaners (SOC 37-2011), report a $29,750 median with a $7,470 middle band width. For manufacturing occupations in Arkansas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the state hub maintains competitive pay for these roles, though they remain distinct from the broader national SOC averages.

The Plant Manager median in Little Rock is reported at $124,550, while Hot Springs reports $103,580. Little Rock's middle band width for production management is $62,030. These metros are primary indicators of managerial compensation in the state. Because these figures rely on the Industrial Production Managers SOC, they represent the broad management population. The state’s location quotient of 1.32 for purchasing managers points to Arkansas as a distinct center for supply chain and procurement professionals within the region.

All figures provided are based on the May 2025 OEWS dataset. For manufacturing occupations in Arkansas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Arkansas, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. No speculative data or estimates have been made, and all interpretations remain within the constraints of the provided mapping for each broad SOC classification.

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What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Arkansas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How do the Plant Manager medians in Little Rock compare to Hot Springs?

The Little Rock median of $124,550 is significantly higher than the $103,580 reported for Hot Springs. This reflects the different competitive pressures for managerial talent in the state's largest metro versus the smaller regional hub.

Are the production sanitation salaries in Arkansas competitive?

The Arkansas median of $29,750 is lower than the national $36,840 figure for Janitors and Cleaners. This aligns with the state’s general cost-of-labor benchmarks for the broader clerical and service occupations.

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