Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $47,110 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $29,970
90th percentile $67,900
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,970
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $57,590
    90th
    $67,900

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 85% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,930
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,990
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,380
    Food Preparation Workers $27,240
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Hot Springs, AR is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Hot Springs, AR is 22.8% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $29,970 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.