Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $26,100 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.55
10th percentile $22,920
90th percentile $45,210
Employed locally 1,510
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,920
    25th
    $23,540
    50th (median)
    $26,100
    75th
    $28,140
    90th
    $45,210

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,020
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,990
    Food Preparation Workers $27,050
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Arkansas is $12.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Arkansas is 22.7% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,920 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,540.