Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $21.47 an hour ($44,650 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.

$21.47Median hourly pay
$39,410–$49,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,100People in this job in Arkansas

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($48,990). Arkansas ranks 46th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.15$35,670
25% of workers$18.95$39,410
Half of workers (median)$21.47$44,650
75% of workers$23.96$49,840
90% of workers$30.86$64,200

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$49,840230
Jonesboro$49,440170
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$42,660210
Fort Smith$41,910140

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

Education, experience and outlook for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6.1% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,320
Food Batchmakers$38,990
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,250
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64,440
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,910
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,720
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,570
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,740

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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.