Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Cooks, Restaurant in Arkansas earn a median salary of $28,701 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.1% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 10,180 cooks, restaurant are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $27,550 to $31,060 depending on location.
$28,701
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$31,060
Highest paying metro
$27,550
Lowest paying metro
10,180
Employed in Arkansas
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $31,060 | $29,130 | $37,190 | 2,550 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,810 | $28,430 | $35,970 | 3,040 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $29,570 | $27,930 | $35,940 | 540 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $28,770 | $27,220 | $34,080 | 600 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $28,100 | $26,860 | $33,610 | 840 |
| North Arkansas | $28,020 | $25,810 | $31,290 | 1,030 |
| West Arkansas | $27,870 | $25,920 | $29,300 | 660 |
| South Arkansas | $27,560 | $25,390 | $28,790 | 540 |
| East Arkansas | $27,550 | $24,100 | $28,420 | 380 |