Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in West Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $47,220 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $33,890
90th percentile $175,630
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,890
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $68,070
    90th
    $175,630

    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 West Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,870
    Food Preparation Workers $26,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in West Arkansas is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in West Arkansas is 22.6% 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 West Arkansas?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $33,890 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.