Cooks, Fast Food pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $13.32 an hour ($27,710 a year). About 7,860 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). Arkansas ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.43 | $23,770 |
| 25% of workers | $11.83 | $24,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.32 | $27,710 |
| 75% of workers | $14.02 | $29,150 |
| 90% of workers | $15.73 | $32,720 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $28,580 | 3,050 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $27,710 | 1,660 |
| Jonesboro | $26,580 | 490 |
| Fort Smith | $26,480 | 640 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,250 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,180 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Bakers | $30,380 |
| Food Batchmakers | $38,990 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $34,380 |
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