Bartenders Salary in Arkansas
Bartenders in Arkansas earn a median of $25,090 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $25,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,020
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,880; the top 10% earn over $56,830. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Waiters and Waitresses$24,680 median in Arkansas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,600 median in Arkansas
- Gambling Dealers$28,380 median in Arkansas
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,760 median in Arkansas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,670 median in Arkansas
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34,700 median in Arkansas
Bartenders pay in Arkansas
How much do bartenders make in Arkansas?
The median is $25,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,880 and the top 10% earn over $56,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−27% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.