How much does a cook make in Arkansas?
$30,180a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arkansas. That is $14.51 an hour or $2,515 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.51
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,020Median: $30,180Highest 10%: $37,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,020 | $12.51 | |
| 25th | $28,470 | $13.69 | |
| Median | $30,180 | $14.51 | |
| 75th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 90th | $37,140 | $17.86 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $36,340 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $33,730 |
| Little Rock, AR | $30,690 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $30,190 |
| Texarkana, TX | $29,490 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $29,370 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 45. Kentucky | $34,640 |
| 46. Alabama | $32,180 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $31,720 |
| 48. Arkansas | $30,180 |
| 49. West Virginia | $29,590 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,560 |
| 51. Louisiana | $29,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $14.51 ($30,180 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $30,180 against $37,390 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for cook pay?
Arkansas ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $36,340 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.