salary$24,610 a year$12 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,660per year
Jobs in the area5,120people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Little Rock?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 62.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $24,610 a year ($12 an hour). Most earn between $23,200 and $46,660.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 62.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.