How much does a food server make in Tucson?
$32,010a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $15.39 an hour or $2,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.39
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $32,010Highest 10%: $38,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| Median | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| 75th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 90th | $38,830 | $18.67 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,690 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,120 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,010 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,690 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $49,990 |
| Cook | $38,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,200 |
| Cook | $37,620 |
| Cook | $37,500 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,490 |
| Bartender | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,090 |
| Cook | $36,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $15.39 ($32,010 a year).
Do food servers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $32,010 against $35,360 nationally, 9% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,390, so Tucson pays 10% less.
Where does Tucson rank for food server pay?
206 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,830 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.