How much does a cook make in Tucson?
$38,800a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $56,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| Median | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| 90th | $56,830 | $27.32 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,960 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $49,990 |
| 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 |
| Cook | $36,080 |
| 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 $18.65 ($38,800 a year).
Do cooks make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $38,800 against $37,690 nationally, 3% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $41,740, so Tucson pays 7% less.
Where does Tucson rank for cook pay?
30 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,830 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.