How much does a cook make in Tucson?
$36,080a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.35 an hour or $3,007 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.35
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,090Median: $36,080Highest 10%: $46,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| 25th | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| Median | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 75th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 90th | $46,630 | $22.42 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Phoenix, AZ | $50,180 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,830 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $49,990 |
| Cook | $38,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,200 |
| Cook | $37,620 |
| Cook | $37,500 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,490 |
| Bartender | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.35 ($36,080 a year).
Do cooks make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $36,080 against $35,880 nationally, 1% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $46,630, so Tucson pays 23% less.
Where does Tucson rank for cook pay?
70 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,630 or more.
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.