Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Cooks, Fast Food in Arkansas earn a median salary of $24,870 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.5% vs the national median of $30,160. An estimated 5,580 cooks, fast food are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $23,580 to $26,550 depending on location.
$24,870
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$26,550
Highest paying metro
$23,580
Lowest paying metro
5,580
Employed in Arkansas
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Cooks, Fast Food salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Arkansas | $26,550 | $24,050 | $29,250 | 190 |
| East Arkansas | $25,220 | $23,160 | $27,390 | 440 |
| South Arkansas | $25,120 | $22,890 | $27,380 | 500 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,920 | $23,680 | $26,370 | 400 |
| Little Rock, AR | $24,900 | $23,420 | $26,240 | 1,820 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $24,710 | $23,960 | $28,560 | 1,320 |
| North Arkansas | $23,960 | $22,880 | $27,030 | 430 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $23,580 | $22,880 | $27,570 | 480 |