Food Preparation Workers Salary in Arkansas

Median Salary

$27,660

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.30

per hour

Employment

5,500

in Arkansas

vs. National Avg

-21.7%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Arkansas pays 21.7% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,051

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

86.3

14% below national avg

Rent/Income

38%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

10th

$24,020

25th

$25,900

Median

$27,660

75th

$32,390

90th

$36,260

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