How much does a cook make in Arizona?
$39,660a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arizona. That is $19.07 an hour or $3,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.07
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,490Median: $39,660Highest 10%: $48,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| 75th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 90th | $48,370 | $23.25 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $40,380 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $40,120 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $39,190 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,620 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $37,340 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,790 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 16. Minnesota | $43,460 |
| 17. Colorado | $42,500 |
| 18. Maryland | $41,380 |
| 19. Arizona | $39,660 |
| 20. North Dakota | $39,490 |
| 21. Nevada | $39,430 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $38,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $19.07 ($39,660 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $39,660 against $37,450 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Arizona rank for cook pay?
Arizona ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays cooks the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $40,380 a year.
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.