How much does a waiter and waitress make in Phoenix?
$47,530a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 39,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,850Median: $47,530Highest 10%: $79,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $69,610 | $33.47 | |
| 90th | $79,780 | $38.36 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| Bartender | $46,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $22.85 ($47,530 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $47,530 against $35,230 nationally, 35% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $43,950, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for waiter and waitress pay?
24 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,780 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.