Food Preparation Workers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Food Preparation Workers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $27,538 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.5% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 5,720 food preparation workers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $26,710 to $31,580 depending on location.
$27,538
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$31,580
Highest paying metro
$26,710
Lowest paying metro
5,720
Employed in Arkansas
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $31,580 | $28,120 | $35,350 | 990 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $28,030 | $26,160 | $34,220 | 310 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,240 | $24,960 | $30,640 | 280 |
| North Arkansas | $27,050 | $23,960 | $29,240 | 580 |
| West Arkansas | $26,980 | $25,020 | $28,660 | 390 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $26,770 | $23,970 | $30,040 | 330 |
| Little Rock, AR | $26,770 | $26,000 | $31,310 | 2,070 |
| East Arkansas | $26,710 | $23,800 | $27,330 | 250 |
| South Arkansas | $26,710 | $23,830 | $28,690 | 520 |