Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Arkansas
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arkansas earn an average of $44,410 a year. That is $1,550 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $45,960. The best-paying metro area is Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $47,230.
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Average pay for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Arkansas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,960 | $22.10 |
| Arkansas | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| Oklahoma | $47,120 | $22.65 |
| Missouri | $45,780 | $22.01 |
| Texas | $43,860 | $21.09 |
| Mississippi | $42,930 | $20.64 |
| Tennessee | $41,360 | $19.88 |
Related jobs in Arkansas
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,020
- Machinists$55,180
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,480
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,950
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,920
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,460
Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Arkansas?
The average is $44,410 a year, and the median is $44,790. That is $1,550 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $45,960.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$21.35 an hour on average; the median is $21.53.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($47,230), followed by Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($45,010). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Hot Springs, AR ($37,050).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #34 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.