How much does a waiter and waitress make in Hot Springs?
$23,550a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Hot Springs, AR metro area. That is $11.32 an hour or $1,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.32
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 311 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $23,550Highest 10%: $37,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| Median | $23,550 | $11.32 | |
| 75th | $30,310 | $14.57 | |
| 90th | $37,440 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Fayetteville, AR | $26,210 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24,680 |
| Little Rock, AR | $24,610 |
| Memphis, TN | $24,550 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,680 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,330 |
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 | $32,140 |
| 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 |
| Bartender | $23,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Hot Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Hot Springs, AR metro area is $11.32 ($23,550 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Hot Springs than the national average?
No: $23,550 against $35,230 nationally, 33% less.
How does Hot Springs compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $24,680, so Hot Springs pays 5% less.
Where does Hot Springs rank for waiter and waitress pay?
311 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Hot Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,440 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.