How much does a cook make in Arizona?
$41,740a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arizona. That is $20.07 an hour or $3,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.07
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,900Median: $41,740Highest 10%: $56,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,900 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| 75th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 90th | $56,830 | $27.32 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,960 |
| Tucson, AZ | $38,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 11. California | $42,860 |
| 12. Montana | $42,640 |
| 13. Oregon | $42,020 |
| 14. Arizona | $41,740 |
| 15. Vermont | $41,250 |
| 16. Hawaii | $39,870 |
| 17. Florida | $39,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $20.07 ($41,740 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $41,740 against $37,690 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Arizona rank for cook pay?
Arizona ranks 14 of 33 states.
Which city in Arizona pays cooks the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $46,960 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.