Waiters and Waitresses pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $11.86 an hour ($24,680 a year). About 17,880 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Arkansas ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.08 | $23,040 |
| 25% of workers | $11.26 | $23,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.86 | $24,680 |
| 75% of workers | $14.64 | $30,450 |
| 90% of workers | $21.06 | $43,810 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $26,210 | 4,300 |
| Jonesboro | $24,680 | 920 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $24,610 | 5,120 |
| Fort Smith | $23,680 | 1,410 |
| Hot Springs | $23,550 | 1,030 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $33,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $27,600 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,760 |
| Bartenders | $25,090 |
| Food Service Managers | $55,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,670 |
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