Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Jonesboro, AR
- Middle 50%
- $23,550–$29,770
- vs U.S. median
- -30%
- Metro rank
- #379 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Jonesboro, AR metro earn a median of $24,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 920 jobs (May 2025). That is 30% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and in line with the AR statewide median of $24,680. It ranks #379 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE920 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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WAITERS AND WAITRESSES PAY IN OTHER AR METROS
- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ARmedian $26,210
- Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARmedian $24,610
- North Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $23,840
- Fort Smith, AR-OKmedian $23,680
- Hot Springs, ARmedian $23,550
- West Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $23,490
- South Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $23,490
- East Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $23,480
Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Jonesboro?
The BLS median is $24,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 920 jobs pay between $23,550 and $29,770. The 10th percentile is $23,050 and the 90th is $43,960.
Is Jonesboro a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 30% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and in line with the AR statewide median of $24,680. It ranks #379 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.