The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arkansas is $29,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,160.
Pay spans roughly $25,930 at the 10th percentile to $38,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.28 per hour. An estimated 6,700 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $29,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.28 |
| 10th percentile | $25,930 |
| 90th percentile | $38,400 |
| Employment | 6,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.