The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Jonesboro, AR is $29,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,850.
Pay spans roughly $25,930 at the 10th percentile to $37,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.26 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Jonesboro, AR.
| Median (annual) | $29,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.26 |
| 10th percentile | $25,930 |
| 90th percentile | $37,070 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.