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Waiters and Waitresses in Arkansas earned a median of $24,680 a year ($11.86 an hour) in May 2025, 30% below the national median of $35,230; 17,880 were employed there, ranking #43 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $24,680 | $35,230 |
| Mean annual wage | $29,050 | $40,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $11.86 | $16.94 |
| 10th percentile | $23,040 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $23,430 | $27,750 |
| 75th percentile | $30,450 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $43,810 | $64,720 |
| Employment | 17,880 | 2,270,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 13.712 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.94 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.