Bartenders pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for bartenders is $12.06 an hour ($25,090 a year). About 3,020 people work in this job there.
That is 27% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Arkansas ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| 25% of workers | $11.23 | $23,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.06 | $25,090 |
| 75% of workers | $15.31 | $31,840 |
| 90% of workers | $27.32 | $56,830 |
Bartenders pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $26,570 | 910 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $24,540 | 780 |
| Jonesboro | $24,460 | 150 |
| Fort Smith | $23,830 | 200 |
| Hot Springs | $23,350 | 230 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,250 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,680 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $33,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $27,600 |
| Food Service Managers | $55,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,670 |
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