How much does a bartender make in Fayetteville?
$26,570a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $12.77 an hour or $2,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.77
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,570Median: $26,570Highest 10%: $60,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,570 | $11.33 | |
| 25th | $25,090 | $12.06 | |
| Median | $26,570 | $12.77 | |
| 75th | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 90th | $60,040 | $28.87 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Memphis, TN | $28,710 |
| Little Rock, AR | $24,540 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,460 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,830 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $23,350 |
| Texarkana, TX | $22,880 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $51,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,080 |
| Cook | $33,730 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $33,540 |
| Cook | $33,430 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,560 |
| Food Server | $29,200 |
| Dishwasher | $28,800 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,100 |
| Cook | $27,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $12.77 ($26,570 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $26,570 against $34,340 nationally, 23% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $25,090, so Fayetteville pays 6% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for bartender pay?
260 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,040 or more.
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.