How much does a bartender make in Arkansas?
$25,090a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Arkansas. That is $12.06 an hour or $2,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.06
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $25,090Highest 10%: $56,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $23,350 | $11.23 | |
| Median | $25,090 | $12.06 | |
| 75th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 90th | $56,830 | $27.32 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $28,710 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $26,570 |
| Little Rock, AR | $24,540 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,460 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,830 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $23,350 |
| Texarkana, TX | $22,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 39. Idaho | $27,240 |
| 40. Minnesota | $26,900 |
| 41. Montana | $26,010 |
| 42. Arkansas | $25,090 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $24,790 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $23,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $22,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $12.06 ($25,090 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $25,090 against $34,340 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for bartender pay?
Arkansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays bartenders the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $28,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.