Waiters and Waitresses salary
in North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
Waiters and Waitresses in the North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $23,840 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,950 jobs (May 2025). That is 32% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% below the AR statewide median of $24,680. It ranks #393 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
WAITERS AND WAITRESSES PAY IN OTHER AR METROS
- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ARmedian $26,210
- Jonesboro, ARmedian $24,680
- Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARmedian $24,610
- 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 North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $23,840 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,950 jobs pay between $23,400 and $28,740. The 10th percentile is $23,040 and the 90th is $42,370.
Is North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 32% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% below the AR statewide median of $24,680. It ranks #393 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.