Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #44 of 51 · AR
27.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $29,050 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $24,680
Employment 17,880
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,040P25 $23,430 Median $24,680P75 $30,450P90 $43,810
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Arkansas earn between $23,040 and $43,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Arkansas is $29,050, about 27.5% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $26,210 | $30,160 | 4,300 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,680 | $29,280 | 920 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $24,610 | $30,420 | 5,120 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $23,840 | $28,020 | 1,950 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $23,680 | $27,240 | 1,410 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $23,550 | $27,620 | 1,030 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $23,490 | $26,150 | 950 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $23,490 | $27,660 | 1,070 |