Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Arkansas
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Arkansas earn an average of $27,560 a year. That is $5,130 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $28,280.
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Average pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Arkansas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| Arkansas | $27,560 | $13.25 |
| Missouri | $32,440 | $15.59 |
| Tennessee | $27,690 | $13.31 |
| Texas | $27,100 | $13.03 |
| Oklahoma | $26,860 | $12.91 |
| Mississippi | $23,510 | $11.30 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Arkansas?
The average is $27,560 a year, and the median is $26,760. That is $5,130 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$13.25 an hour on average; the median is $12.87.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($28,280), followed by Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($27,950). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Texarkana, TX-AR ($24,220).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.