How much does a food preparation worker make in Flagstaff?
$37,710a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,870Median: $37,710Highest 10%: $43,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,870 | $15.32 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 90th | $43,840 | $21.08 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| 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 |
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 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $39,670 |
| Cook | $38,760 |
| Food Server | $38,200 |
| 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 worker make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $18.13 ($37,710 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
Yes: $37,710 against $35,320 nationally, 7% more.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $36,750, so Flagstaff pays 3% more.
Where does Flagstaff rank for food preparation worker pay?
40 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,840 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.