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Average salary by job family in Hot Springs
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $91,530 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $88,310 |
| Management | $87,010 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $83,850 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $76,260 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $70,680 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $67,190 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,830 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $51,120 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $47,920 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $45,460 |
| Protective Service | $45,420 |
| Construction and Extraction | $43,650 |
| Production | $42,840 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $39,880 |
| Sales and Related | $37,600 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $36,710 |
| Healthcare Support | $33,430 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $31,910 |
| Personal Care and Service | $30,970 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,020 |
Highest-paying jobs in Hot Springs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$215,320
- Physicians, All Other$201,650
- Dentists, General$153,620
- Chief Executives$148,220
- Pharmacists$137,570
- Nurse Practitioners$134,570
- Physician Assistants$128,620
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$122,420
- Software Developers$122,200
- Sales Managers$119,030
Most common jobs in Hot Springs and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,620 | $31,110 | $27,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,260 | $25,940 | $23,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,160 | $83,440 | $78,590 |
| Cashiers | 1,120 | $27,660 | $27,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,080 | $80,330 | $62,810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,030 | $27,620 | $23,550 |
| Office Clerks, General | 930 | $36,500 | $34,990 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 860 | $33,190 | $32,130 |
| Nursing Assistants | 810 | $32,750 | $29,940 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 760 | $26,920 | $25,740 |
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Cost of living in Hot Springs
Prices in the Hot Springs area are 14% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 85.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $48,190 therefore buys what $56,211 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $245,332, 4.4 times the median household income of $55,409.
$245,332typical home value
$55,409median household income
85.7BEA price parity
100,062metro population
Take-home pay in Hot Springs
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $28,780 | $24,721 | $2,060 |
| Median wage | $36,540 | $30,676 | $2,556 |
| Average wage | $48,190 | $39,605 | $3,300 |
| 75th percentile wage | $54,540 | $44,472 | $3,706 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Salaries for every job in Hot Springs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical19 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$215K
- Physicians, All Other$202K
- Dentists, General$154K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Physician Assistants$129K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
Legal2 jobs
Management14 jobs
- Chief Executives$148K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$122K
- Sales Managers$119K
- Industrial Production Managers$111K
- Financial Managers$104K
- Marketing Managers$103K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$98K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$94K
- Managers, All Other$94K
- General and Operations Managers$80K
- Construction Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67K
- Food Service Managers$57K
- Social and Community Service Managers$56K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$93K
- Management Analysts$89K
- Loan Officers$87K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Project Management Specialists$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$68K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67K
- Cost Estimators$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62K
- Human Resources Specialists$60K
- Compliance Officers$59K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$57K
- Training and Development Specialists$50K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$53K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$50K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$29K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$57K
- Electricians$48K
- Carpenters$47K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Sheet Metal Workers$43K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39K
- Glaziers$39K
- Construction Laborers$36K
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59K
- Machinists$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Printing Press Operators$40K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$38K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
Office and Administrative Support17 jobs
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$37K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Tellers$36K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$85K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$67K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$51K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Parts Salespersons$34K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40K
- Light Truck Drivers$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$33K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$33K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Parking Attendants$26K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Bartenders$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
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Salary in Hot Springs: questions
What is a good salary in Hot Springs?
Half of all workers in the Hot Springs metro earn less than $36,540 and the average is $48,190. Earning more than $54,540 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Hot Springs to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $59,814, because prices here are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hot Springs?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($215,320), Physicians, All Other ($201,650), Dentists, General ($153,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Hot Springs, AR (26300), all occupations and 182 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
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