DOL Median (Arkansas)
$24,000
vs National
+11.1%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$26,966
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$24,000
+11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Arkansas earns $24,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $26,966 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kanpai Japanese Steak and Sushi, Inc. | $24,000 | 1 |
| INTEGRATED SUPPORT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $23,483 | 74 |
| Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Inc | $23,315 | 4 |
| Sherwood Hospitality Group, LLC | $22,526 | 15 |
| JA RAMEN LLCCORPORATION | N/A | 3 |
| Crazy Hibachi Co | N/A | 1 |
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Riverside, CA · $39,000Hermosa Beach, CA · $37,440Lakewood, WA · $35,672Tacoma, WA · $35,672Braintree, MA · $35,000Top-Paying Roles in Arkansas
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Arkansas?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Arkansas is $24,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Arkansas earns 11.1% more than the national median of $21,600, or $26,966 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.