How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Arizona?
$37,600a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Arizona. That is $18.08 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.08
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,140Median: $37,600Highest 10%: $51,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,140 | $15.93 | |
| 25th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| Median | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 75th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $51,360 | $24.69 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,670 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,200 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $37,430 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 5. District of Columbia | $38,580 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $38,210 |
| 7. Indiana | $38,160 |
| 8. Arizona | $37,600 |
| 9. Maryland | $37,500 |
| 10. Utah | $37,180 |
| 11. California | $36,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $18.08 ($37,600 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $37,600 against $35,840 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Arizona rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Arizona ranks 8 of 44 states.
Which city in Arizona pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $39,670 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.