How much does a food server make in Arkansas?
$27,600a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Arkansas. That is $13.27 an hour or $2,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.27
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,920Median: $27,600Highest 10%: $34,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| 25th | $26,420 | $12.70 | |
| Median | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 75th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| 90th | $34,430 | $16.55 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $31,080 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $29,200 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $27,740 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,600 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,490 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,040 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 46. Kansas | $29,040 |
| 47. Alabama | $29,000 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $28,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $27,600 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,250 |
| 51. Louisiana | $27,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.27 ($27,600 a year).
Do food servers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $27,600 against $35,360 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for food server pay?
Arkansas ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays food servers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $31,080 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.