How much does a waiter and waitress make in Arkansas?
$24,680a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Arkansas. That is $11.87 an hour or $2,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.87
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,040Median: $24,680Highest 10%: $43,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,040 | $11.08 | |
| 25th | $23,430 | $11.26 | |
| Median | $24,680 | $11.87 | |
| 75th | $30,450 | $14.64 | |
| 90th | $43,810 | $21.06 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $26,210 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,680 |
| Little Rock, AR | $24,610 |
| Memphis, TN | $24,550 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,680 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $23,550 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 39. Nevada | $26,410 |
| 40. Alaska | $26,310 |
| 41. Minnesota | $25,470 |
| 42. Arkansas | $24,680 |
| 43. Wyoming | $23,920 |
| 44. Montana | $23,370 |
| 45. Texas | $23,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $11.87 ($24,680 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $24,680 against $35,230 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Arkansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $26,210 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.