Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $18.19 an hour ($37,840 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($39,680). Arkansas ranks 31st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.70 | $34,730 |
| 25% of workers | $16.92 | $35,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| 75% of workers | $20.78 | $43,220 |
| 90% of workers | $22.69 | $47,190 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $43,160 | 230 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $39,260 | 60 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $38,460 | 430 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $37,980 |
| Bakers | $30,380 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $37,800 |
| Food Batchmakers | $38,990 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $34,380 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $45,080 |
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