How much does a food service manager make in Arkansas?
$55,120a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Arkansas. That is $26.50 an hour or $4,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.50
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,690Median: $55,120Highest 10%: $79,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| 75th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| 90th | $79,300 | $38.13 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $64,510 |
| Little Rock, AR | $58,620 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $55,960 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $55,940 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $52,380 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $50,390 |
| Texarkana, TX | $48,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 47. South Dakota | $60,640 |
| 48. Nebraska | $60,450 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,540 |
| 50. Arkansas | $55,120 |
| 51. West Virginia | $54,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $26.50 ($55,120 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $55,120 against $69,390 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for food service manager pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays food service managers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $64,510 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.