How much does a food server make in Fayetteville?
$29,200a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $14.04 an hour or $2,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.04
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 291 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,970Median: $29,200Highest 10%: $35,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,970 | $12.97 | |
| 25th | $28,290 | $13.60 | |
| Median | $29,200 | $14.04 | |
| 75th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| 90th | $35,880 | $17.25 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Memphis, TN | $31,080 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $27,740 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,600 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,490 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,040 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,770 |
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 |
| Dishwasher | $28,800 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,100 |
| Cook | $27,710 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $14.04 ($29,200 a year).
Do food servers make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $29,200 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $27,600, so Fayetteville pays 6% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for food server pay?
291 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,880 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.