How much does a waiter and waitress make in Arizona?
$43,950a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Arizona. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $43,950Highest 10%: $78,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| Median | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| 90th | $78,920 | $37.94 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,530 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,080 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,670 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,490 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $36,370 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,120 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 7. New Jersey | $44,960 |
| 8. Colorado | $44,860 |
| 9. Virginia | $44,760 |
| 10. Arizona | $43,950 |
| 11. Maine | $43,370 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $38,460 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $38,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.13 ($43,950 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $43,950 against $35,230 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Arizona rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Arizona ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $47,530 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.