Machinists pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,130 or more. The middle half of machinists in Jonesboro earn between $44,480 and $62,330.
- $34K10th
- $44K25th
- $51KMedian
- $62K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,110 | $4,342 | $25.05 |
| Median | $51,220 | $4,268 | $24.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,480 | $3,707 | $21.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,330 | $5,194 | $29.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Machinists in Jonesboro earn 6% less than the Arkansas average ($55,180) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $52,110 | $51,220 | $33,830 | $68,130 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $55,180 | $51,140 | $37,760 | $78,400 | 2,150 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machinists salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $52,110, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $42,609 a year, or $3,551 a month and $1,639 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $52,110 buys what about $60,681 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($56,260).
- Fayetteville$56,260
- Little Rock$53,800
- Jonesboro$52,110
- Fort Smith$52,030
- Hot Springs$50,160
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Jonesboro?
$25.05 an hour on average, and $24.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $42,609 a year ($3,551 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,110. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do machinists earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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