Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Arkansas
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Arkansas earn a median of $26,250 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $26,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,660
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,240; the top 10% earn over $32,120. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,670 median in Arkansas
- Waiters and Waitresses$24,680 median in Arkansas
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34,700 median in Arkansas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,600 median in Arkansas
- Cooks, Fast Food$27,710 median in Arkansas
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,760 median in Arkansas
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Arkansas
How much do fast food and counter workers make in Arkansas?
The median is $26,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,240 and the top 10% earn over $32,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.