How much does a cook make in Arkansas?
$27,710a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arkansas. That is $13.32 an hour or $2,309 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.32
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,770Median: $27,710Highest 10%: $32,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,770 | $11.43 | |
| 25th | $24,600 | $11.83 | |
| Median | $27,710 | $13.32 | |
| 75th | $29,150 | $14.01 | |
| 90th | $32,720 | $15.73 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Little Rock, AR | $28,580 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $27,710 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,230 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $26,580 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $26,480 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 39. Texas | $28,280 |
| 40. Alabama | $27,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $27,720 |
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.32 ($27,710 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $27,710 against $30,890 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for cook pay?
Arkansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays cooks the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $28,580 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.