How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in North Arkansas?

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in North Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $23,960 -20.6% vs national

Median hourly $11.52

10th percentile $22,880

90th percentile $28,700

Employed locally 430

National median $30,160

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Cooks, Fast Food

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$22,880

25th

$22,880

50th (median)

$23,960

75th

$27,030

90th

$28,700

Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

Metro area	Median salary
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$41,980
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$41,800
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$40,580
Hawaii	$40,300
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$39,260
Napa, CA	$39,210

Related occupations in North Arkansas

Occupation	Median salary
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$25,490
Waiters and Waitresses	$26,100
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$29,710
Cooks, Restaurant	$28,020
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$28,990
Food Preparation Workers	$27,050

Frequently asked questions

How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in North Arkansas?

The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in North Arkansas is $11.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.34 or more per hour.

Is North Arkansas above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in North Arkansas is 20.6% below the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in North Arkansas?

Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,880.