How much does a cook make in Hot Springs?
$32,140a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Hot Springs, AR metro area. That is $15.45 an hour or $2,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.45
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 321 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,130Median: $32,140Highest 10%: $46,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,130 | $13.04 | |
| 25th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| Median | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| 75th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 90th | $46,950 | $22.57 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Fayetteville, AR | $33,430 |
| Memphis, TN | $33,170 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $32,720 |
| Little Rock, AR | $30,480 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $29,380 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,620 |
Related jobs in Hot Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $34,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $33,540 |
| Cook | $29,260 |
| Food Server | $27,600 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $26,350 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $26,340 |
| Dishwasher | $26,110 |
| Host and Hostess | $24,060 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $23,550 |
| Bartender | $23,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Hot Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Hot Springs, AR metro area is $15.45 ($32,140 a year).
Do cooks make more in Hot Springs than the national average?
No: $32,140 against $37,450 nationally, 14% less.
How does Hot Springs compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $30,240, so Hot Springs pays 6% more.
Where does Hot Springs rank for cook pay?
321 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Hot Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,950 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.