How much does a waiter and waitress make in Tucson?
$36,490a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $36,490Highest 10%: $73,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $31,460 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 90th | $73,520 | $35.35 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,530 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,080 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,670 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $36,370 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,120 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,020 |
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 |
| Bartender | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,090 |
| Cook | $36,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.54 ($36,490 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $36,490 against $35,230 nationally, 4% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $43,950, so Tucson pays 17% less.
Where does Tucson rank for waiter and waitress pay?
110 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,520 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.