Waiters and Waitresses Salary in East Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $24,370 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.72
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $37,770
Employed locally 570
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $22,950
    50th (median)
    $24,370
    75th
    $27,390
    90th
    $37,770

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$24,100
    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
    Food Preparation Workers$26,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in East Arkansas is $11.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.45 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in East Arkansas is 27.8% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,950.