Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,730 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $93,160

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,470
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,010
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,940
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,560
    Food Preparation Workers $26,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in South Arkansas is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in South Arkansas is 18.5% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.