How much does a food server make in Arizona?
$35,390a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Arizona. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.01
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,400Median: $35,390Highest 10%: $46,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,400 | $15.10 | |
| 25th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| 75th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 90th | $46,370 | $22.29 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,690 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,120 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,010 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,690 |
| Tucson, AZ | $32,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
| 19. New Mexico | $35,740 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,390 |
| 21. Virginia | $35,090 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.01 ($35,390 a year).
Do food servers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $35,390 against $35,360 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Arizona rank for food server pay?
Arizona ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays food servers the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $38,200 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.