Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $20.06 an hour ($41,720 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.

$20.06Median hourly pay
$36,330–$48,330Middle half of workers, yearly
500People in this job in Arkansas

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($51,610). Arkansas ranks 48th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.89$30,970
25% of workers$17.47$36,330
Half of workers (median)$20.06$41,720
75% of workers$23.24$48,330
90% of workers$26.80$55,750

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$47,51070
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$45,49070
Fort Smith$45,38040
Jonesboro$43,160100

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

Education, experience and outlook for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -5.7% over ten years, declining · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

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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.