Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Chefs and Head Cooks in Arkansas earn a median salary of $52,474 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -14% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 860 chefs and head cooks are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $42,150 to $81,720 depending on location.
$52,474
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$81,720
Highest paying metro
$42,150
Lowest paying metro
860
Employed in Arkansas
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arkansas | $81,720 | $48,840 | $87,730 | 40 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $52,970 | $40,460 | $68,340 | 40 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $51,970 | $43,010 | $74,300 | 260 |
| South Arkansas | $49,730 | $37,900 | $63,590 | 70 |
| West Arkansas | $47,220 | $43,150 | $68,070 | 50 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $47,110 | $37,290 | $57,590 | 50 |
| Little Rock, AR | $46,920 | $38,480 | $51,670 | 260 |
| North Arkansas | $42,150 | $37,030 | $49,730 | 90 |