Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Arkansas
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Arkansas earn a median of $26,760 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $26,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,110
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,460; the top 10% earn over $33,560. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Waiters and Waitresses$24,680 median in Arkansas
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,050 median in Arkansas
- Bartenders$25,090 median in Arkansas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,250 median in Arkansas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,600 median in Arkansas
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28,300 median in Arkansas
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Arkansas
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Arkansas?
The median is $26,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,460 and the top 10% earn over $33,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.