Bartenders Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,350 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.23
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $37,750
Employed locally 70
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $22,880
    50th (median)
    $23,350
    75th
    $25,720
    90th
    $37,750

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$24,100
    Waiters and Waitresses$24,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,000
    Cooks, Fast Food$25,220
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in East Arkansas is $11.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.15 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in East Arkansas is 30.4% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,880.