How much does a food preparation worker make in Arizona?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Arizona. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $44,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 90th | $44,640 | $21.46 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,710 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37,580 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35,390 |
| Tucson, AZ | $35,260 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,180 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,090 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 7. Oregon | $37,450 |
| 8. North Dakota | $36,800 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $36,780 |
| 10. Arizona | $36,750 |
| 11. Connecticut | $36,650 |
| 12. Vermont | $36,550 |
| 13. Wyoming | $36,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $36,750 against $35,320 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Arizona rank for food preparation worker pay?
Arizona ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays food preparation workers the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $37,710 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.