Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Arkansas
SOC 51-4051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$39,920
per year in Arkansas
Middle half
$36,840–$45,930
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
490
in Arkansas
Concentration
3.51×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Arkansas
$39,920
published median
United States
$54,430
26.7% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
35th
36 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $39,920 median has purchasing power comparable to about $45,918 nationally. Arkansas's BEA regional price parity is 86.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Arkansas.
$34,920$61,880
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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