How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Tucson?
$31,690a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $15.24 an hour or $2,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.24
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 9,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,600Median: $31,690Highest 10%: $42,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,600 | $14.71 | |
| 25th | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| Median | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| 75th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 90th | $42,130 | $20.25 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $34,540 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $33,690 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $33,350 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $31,100 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $30,580 |
| Yuma, AZ | $30,580 |
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 |
| Cook | $36,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $15.24 ($31,690 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $31,690 against $31,200 nationally, 2% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $34,230, so Tucson pays 7% less.
Where does Tucson rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
99 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,130 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.