Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Waiters and Waitresses in Arkansas earn a median salary of $25,639 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.1% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 17,410 waiters and waitresses are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $23,940 to $26,870 depending on location.
$25,639
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$26,870
Highest paying metro
$23,940
Lowest paying metro
17,410
Employed in Arkansas
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $26,870 | $25,800 | $34,490 | 4,490 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $26,850 | $23,880 | $35,100 | 880 |
| Little Rock, AR | $26,470 | $23,770 | $29,670 | 5,760 |
| North Arkansas | $26,100 | $23,540 | $28,140 | 1,510 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $25,960 | $23,190 | $29,430 | 1,390 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $25,750 | $22,910 | $28,900 | 970 |
| West Arkansas | $24,440 | $22,920 | $28,050 | 960 |
| East Arkansas | $24,370 | $22,950 | $27,390 | 570 |
| South Arkansas | $23,940 | $23,050 | $27,390 | 880 |