MANUFACTURING
According to EMSI, the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area is home to 552 manufacturing business locations that develop a wide range of products and employ over 18,000 individuals. Some specializations exist in the region, such as sanitary paper products, ammunitions, iron and steel pipe and tube, electronic connectors, and unlaminated plastics.
According to EMSI, the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area is home to 552 manufacturing business locations that develop a wide range of products and employ over 18,000 individuals. Some specializations exist in the region, such as sanitary paper products, ammunitions, iron and steel pipe and tube, electronic connectors, and unlaminated plastics.
TOP EMPLOYERS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
L'Oreal USA Products, Inc.
Remington Arms
SIG Sauer
Structurlam
Tokusen USA
Virco
TOP OCCUPATIONS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS:
Assemblers and Fabricators
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average Hourly Wage: $33.65
Average Yearly Wage: $69,989.00
Source: Arkansas Division of Workforce Service/Business, Staffing, and Industry Data