Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $23,940 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.51
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $36,750
Employed locally 880
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $23,050
    50th (median)
    $23,940
    75th
    $27,390
    90th
    $36,750

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,470
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,560
    Food Preparation Workers $26,710
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in South Arkansas is $11.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in South Arkansas is 29.1% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,050.