Food Service Managers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for food service managers is $26.50 an hour ($55,120 a year). About 2,720 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| 25% of workers | $21.92 | $45,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.50 | $55,120 |
| 75% of workers | $30.36 | $63,160 |
| 90% of workers | $38.13 | $79,300 |
Food Service Managers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $58,620 | 700 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $55,960 | 740 |
| Jonesboro | $55,940 | 140 |
| Hot Springs | $52,380 | 110 |
| Fort Smith | $50,390 | 180 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $94,340 |
| Managers, All Other | $87,520 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $56,100 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $86,330 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $47,760 |
| Construction Managers | $86,310 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $78,240 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,600 |
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