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:

1. Kimberly-Clark Corporation

2. L'Oreal USA Products, Inc.

3. Remington Arms

4. SIG Sauer

5. Structurlam

6. Tokusen USA

7. Virco

 TOP OCCUPATIONS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS:

1. Assemblers and Fabricators

2. Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

3. Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

4. Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

5. 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