Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Arkansas

Median Salary

$30,240

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.54

per hour

Employment

6,530

in Arkansas

vs. National Avg

-19.3%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Arkansas pays 19.3% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,041

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

86.3

14% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

10th

$25,810

25th

$28,300

Median

$30,240

75th

$35,300

90th

$39,720

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).