Helpers--Production Workers pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $17.09 an hour ($35,540 a year). About 6,760 people work in this job there.

$17.09Median hourly pay
$34,600–$38,360Middle half of workers, yearly
6,760People in this job in Arkansas

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). Arkansas ranks 48th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.48$34,270
25% of workers$16.64$34,600
Half of workers (median)$17.09$35,540
75% of workers$18.44$38,360
90% of workers$21.44$44,600

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$38,990500
Hot Springs$38,44040
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$37,5301,700
Fort Smith$34,860550
Jonesboro$33,990100

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,920
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,930
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,250
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$33,630
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$53,250
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,570
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,740
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,320

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.