How much does a waiter and waitress make in Flagstaff?
$37,080a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.83
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,730Median: $37,080Highest 10%: $77,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,730 | $14.77 | |
| 25th | $34,190 | $16.44 | |
| Median | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 75th | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| 90th | $77,760 | $37.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,530 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,670 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,490 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $36,370 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,120 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,020 |
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 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,710 |
| Bartender | $36,270 |
| Dishwasher | $35,530 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $17.83 ($37,080 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
Yes: $37,080 against $35,230 nationally, 5% more.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $43,950, so Flagstaff pays 16% less.
Where does Flagstaff rank for waiter and waitress pay?
91 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,760 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.