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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Arkansas
- Jonesboro$31,390
- Fayetteville$31,140
- Hot Springs$30,030
- Little Rock$28,430
- Fort Smith$27,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $31,390 | $27,740 | $26,830 | $26,728 | 86 |
| Fayetteville | $31,140 | $29,200 | $28,290 | $26,536 | 91 |
| Hot Springs | $30,030 | $27,600 | $26,060 | $25,685 | 86 |
| Little Rock | $28,430 | $27,490 | $25,520 | $24,456 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $27,830 | $27,040 | $26,100 | $23,983 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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