Waiters and Waitresses pay in Hot Springs

In Hot Springs (AR), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $11.32 an hour ($23,550 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$11.32Median hourly pay
$22,880–$30,310Middle half of workers, yearly
1,030People in this job in Hot Springs (AR)

That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is 5% lower than the Arkansas median ($24,680).

Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Hot Springs (AR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.00$22,880
25% of workers$11.00$22,880
Half of workers (median)$11.32$23,550
75% of workers$14.57$30,310
90% of workers$18.00$37,440

Waiters and Waitresses pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$26,2104,300
Jonesboro$24,680920
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$24,6105,120
Fort Smith$23,6801,410
Hot Springs (this page)$23,5501,030

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Hot Springs (AR)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,350

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.