Waiters and Waitresses salary
in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $23,190–$25,500
- vs U.S. median
- -33%
- Metro rank
- #403 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $23,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 950 jobs (May 2025). That is 33% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 5% below the AR statewide median of $24,680. It ranks #403 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other AR metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $26,210 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,680 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $24,610 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $23,840 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $23,680 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $23,550 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $23,490 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $23,480 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $23,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 950 jobs pay between $23,190 and $25,500. The 10th percentile is $22,880 and the 90th is $35,990.
Is South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 33% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 5% below the AR statewide median of $24,680. It ranks #403 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
About $11.29 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $23,490 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $11.15–$12.26 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.