Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #48 of 51 · AR
18.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,650 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,180
Employment 11,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,020P25 $28,470 Median $30,180P75 $35,410P90 $37,140
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in Arkansas earn between $26,020 and $37,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in Arkansas is $31,650, about 18.3% below the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $33,730 | $33,450 | 2,940 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $30,690 | $32,150 | 3,560 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $30,190 | $32,000 | 540 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $29,370 | $30,510 | 850 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,260 | $30,460 | 690 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $29,050 | $29,420 | 960 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $28,470 | $29,340 | 640 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $28,410 | $29,030 | 480 |