How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Flagstaff?
$39,670a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $19.07 an hour or $3,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.07
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,240Median: $39,670Highest 10%: $54,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 75th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 90th | $54,880 | $26.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,200 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,090 |
Related jobs in Flagstaff
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,300 |
| Cook | $40,380 |
| Cook | $38,760 |
| Food Server | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,710 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $37,080 |
| Bartender | $36,270 |
| Dishwasher | $35,530 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $19.07 ($39,670 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
Yes: $39,670 against $35,840 nationally, 11% more.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $37,600, so Flagstaff pays 6% more.
Where does Flagstaff rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
12 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,880 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.