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Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$39,370
- Hot Springs$34,750
- Little Rock$33,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $39,370 | $33,540 | $27,880 | $32,845 | 91 |
| Hot Springs | $34,750 | $34,320 | $31,660 | $29,304 | 86 |
| Little Rock | $33,200 | $30,780 | $26,600 | $28,115 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary in other states
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary by city and state
More about pay in Arkansas
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-9099.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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