How much does a cook make in Arkansas?
$30,510a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arkansas. That is $14.67 an hour or $2,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.67
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,000Median: $30,510Highest 10%: $37,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| 25th | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| Median | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 75th | $34,260 | $16.47 | |
| 90th | $37,140 | $17.86 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $29,880 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 33. North Carolina | $31,290 |
| 34. Virginia | $31,200 |
| 35. Nebraska | $30,530 |
| 36. Arkansas | $30,510 |
| 37. Tennessee | $30,210 |
| 38. South Carolina | $29,640 |
| 39. Ohio | $29,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $14.67 ($30,510 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $30,510 against $35,880 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for cook pay?
Arkansas ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $29,880 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.