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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$28,220
- Little Rock$27,780
- Jonesboro$27,610
- Hot Springs$25,940
- Fort Smith$25,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $28,220 | $27,170 | $24,620 | $24,290 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $27,780 | $27,470 | $24,110 | $23,943 | 89 |
| Jonesboro | $27,610 | $26,260 | $23,570 | $23,809 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $25,940 | $23,350 | $22,900 | $22,491 | 86 |
| Fort Smith | $25,510 | $23,760 | $23,190 | $22,151 | 86 |
*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.
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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 35-3023.
- 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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