How much does a cook make in Arkansas?
$30,780a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arkansas. That is $14.80 an hour or $2,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.80
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,050Median: $30,780Highest 10%: $55,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,050 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 75th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 90th | $55,450 | $26.66 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 28. Maryland | $32,150 |
| 29. Texas | $32,150 |
| 30. North Carolina | $31,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $30,780 |
| 32. Louisiana | $28,930 |
| 33. Iowa | $26,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $14.80 ($30,780 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $30,780 against $37,690 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for cook pay?
Arkansas ranks 31 of 33 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,950 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.