Arkansas

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$32,720
-15.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$15.73
 
10th Percentile
$25,810
Entry level
90th Percentile
$39,720
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in Arkansas earn between $25,810 and $39,720, with a mean of $32,720. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$32,720 mean
10th Percentile$25,81090th Percentile$39,720

How Arkansas Compares

LocationMean Salary
Arkansas$32,720
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Arkansas. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.