How much does a cook make in Arizona?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arizona. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,790Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $50,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| 25th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $50,180 | $24.13 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $50,180 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,080 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Arizona | $46,630 |
| 2. Rhode Island | $46,250 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $44,290 |
| 4. Hawaii | $43,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $46,630 against $35,880 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Arizona rank for cook pay?
Arizona ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays cooks the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $50,180 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.