Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $13.27 an hour ($27,600 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Arkansas ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.50 | $23,920 |
| 25% of workers | $12.70 | $26,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.27 | $27,600 |
| 75% of workers | $14.10 | $29,330 |
| 90% of workers | $16.55 | $34,430 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $29,200 | 850 |
| Jonesboro | $27,740 | 130 |
| Hot Springs | $27,600 | 230 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $27,490 | 1,000 |
| Fort Smith | $27,040 | 210 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 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 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,760 |
| Food Service Managers | $55,120 |
| Dishwashers | $27,540 |
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