Food Servers Salary in Arkansas
Food Servers in Arkansas earn a median of $27,600 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,920; the top 10% earn over $34,430. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,250 median in Arkansas
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30,240 median in Arkansas
- Waiters and Waitresses$24,680 median in Arkansas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,670 median in Arkansas
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,960 median in Arkansas
- Cooks, Fast Food$27,710 median in Arkansas
Food Servers pay in Arkansas
How much do food servers make in Arkansas?
The median is $27,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,920 and the top 10% earn over $34,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.