Skip to content

Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Arkansas

Cooks (Short Order) in Arkansas earn a median of $30,510 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$30,510
vs. U.S. median
−15% ($35,880)
Rank among states
36 of 49
Jobs in the state
160

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,000; the top 10% earn over $37,140. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

States ranked near Arkansas

All 49 states →

Similar jobs in Arkansas

Cooks (Short Order) pay in Arkansas

How much do cooks (short order) make in Arkansas?

The median is $30,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,000 and the top 10% earn over $37,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for cooks (short order)?

On pay alone it ranks 36 of 49 (−15% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.

Keep exploring

Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses