Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arkansas earn a median salary of $29,583 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.8% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 6,550 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $28,540 to $32,540 depending on location.
$29,583
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$32,540
Highest paying metro
$28,540
Lowest paying metro
6,550
Employed in Arkansas
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $32,540 | $29,360 | $37,790 | 1,290 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,850 | $28,110 | $33,440 | 1,360 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $29,800 | $25,760 | $30,530 | 600 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $29,650 | $28,120 | $33,370 | 250 |
| South Arkansas | $29,010 | $27,110 | $30,890 | 890 |
| East Arkansas | $29,000 | $27,440 | $30,390 | 470 |
| North Arkansas | $28,990 | $27,520 | $30,680 | 850 |
| West Arkansas | $28,870 | $26,980 | $31,300 | 690 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $28,540 | $27,240 | $29,600 | 150 |