How much does a food server make in Flagstaff?
$38,200a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $18.37 an hour or $3,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.37
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,300Median: $38,200Highest 10%: $45,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| 25th | $33,890 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| 75th | $40,750 | $19.59 | |
| 90th | $45,330 | $21.79 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,690 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,120 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,010 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,690 |
| Tucson, AZ | $32,010 |
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 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 server make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $18.37 ($38,200 a year).
Do food servers make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
Yes: $38,200 against $35,360 nationally, 8% more.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,390, so Flagstaff pays 8% more.
Where does Flagstaff rank for food server pay?
24 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,330 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.