SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $36,080 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $44,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $36,080 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $44,080. Half of workers earn between $30,450 and $42,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,320 and the ninetieth at $57,140.
Employment stands at 2,810, or 10.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $34,320. Of the 432 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 362nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,320 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $30,450 | −30.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,080 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $42,170 | −4.3% |
| 90th | $57,140 | +29.6% |
| Mean | $39,150 | −11.2% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $34,320 | 2,620 | |
| 2 | Hot Springs | $33,540 | 510 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $31,270 | 560 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $30,780 | 940 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $36,080 goes as far as $41,519 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,519US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,080 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,320 to $57,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,810 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $34,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $36,080, or $17.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,080, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 18.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, AR earns more than $57,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Little Rock, at $34,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,810 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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