How much does a cook make in Arizona?
$38,670a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arizona. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.59
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,250Median: $38,670Highest 10%: $46,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,250 | $15.99 | |
| 25th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 75th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $46,240 | $22.23 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,170 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,760 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,500 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $37,380 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $36,720 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,080 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 17. New Jersey | $38,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $18.59 ($38,670 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $38,670 against $37,390 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Arizona rank for cook pay?
Arizona ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays cooks the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $39,170 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.