How much does a cook make in Arkansas?
$30,240a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arkansas. That is $14.54 an hour or $2,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.54
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,810Median: $30,240Highest 10%: $39,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| 25th | $28,300 | $13.61 | |
| Median | $30,240 | $14.54 | |
| 75th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 90th | $39,720 | $19.10 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $33,430 |
| Memphis, TN | $33,170 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $32,720 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $32,140 |
| Little Rock, AR | $30,480 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $29,380 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 43. Missouri | $34,900 |
| 44. Kansas | $31,950 |
| 45. Kentucky | $31,550 |
| 46. Arkansas | $30,240 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,740 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $29,270 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $14.54 ($30,240 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $30,240 against $37,450 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for cook pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays cooks the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $33,430 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.