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Press Machine Operator Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$21.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,210/year ($3,101/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 33rd of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 3,020 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $45,580 a year — though pay ranges from $32,800 for newcomers to $56,860 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,020 Press Machine Operator jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $45,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,210 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $45,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,290 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,487 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,594 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,210 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,101 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Arkansas?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Arkansas is $45,580 per year ($21.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,140 and $51,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $45,580, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $37,210 per year ($3,101 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,020 Press Machine Operator jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.