Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $26,850 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.91
10th percentile $23,350
90th percentile $45,790
Employed locally 880
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,350
    25th
    $23,880
    50th (median)
    $26,850
    75th
    $35,100
    90th
    $45,790

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 48% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 52% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,320
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,020

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,570
    Cooks, Fast Food $24,920
    Food Preparation Workers $28,030
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Jonesboro?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Jonesboro, AR is $12.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.14 or more per hour.

    Is Jonesboro above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Jonesboro, AR is 20.5% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $23,350 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,880.