How much does a cook make in Arizona?
$32,660a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Arizona. That is $15.70 an hour or $2,722 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.70
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $32,660Highest 10%: $36,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $30,960 | $14.88 | |
| Median | $32,660 | $15.70 | |
| 75th | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| 90th | $36,440 | $17.52 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $33,950 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $33,190 |
| Tucson, AZ | $30,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 16. Alaska | $33,960 |
| 17. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 18. Maryland | $33,320 |
| 19. Arizona | $32,660 |
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,840 |
| 22. Utah | $31,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $15.70 ($32,660 a year).
Do cooks make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $32,660 against $30,890 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Arizona rank for cook pay?
Arizona ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays cooks the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $33,950 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.