Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Hot Springs, AR

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

Median annual salary $28,540 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.72
10th percentile $24,430
90th percentile $34,840
Employed locally 150
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,430
    25th
    $27,240
    50th (median)
    $28,540
    75th
    $29,600
    90th
    $34,840

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 52% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $46,760

    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 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Hot Springs, AR is $13.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.57 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Hot Springs, AR is 21.7% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $24,430 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,240.