📖 Read the waiters and waitresses salary & career guide →
Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Arizona
Ranked #9 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Arizona earn between $30,580 and $78,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Arizona is $51,170, about 27.7% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $47,530 | $53,370 | 39,920 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,080 | $48,990 | 2,210 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $36,670 | $45,850 | 1,840 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,490 | $45,450 | 7,300 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $36,370 | $45,060 | 1,190 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,120 | $44,250 | 1,000 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $35,260 | $44,200 | 1,550 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $34,020 | $40,940 | 600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Arizona?
The median waiters and waitresses salary in Arizona is $43,950 per year (mean $51,170), and about 80% earn between $30,580 and $78,920.
How much do waiters and waitresses make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for waiters and waitresses?
Arizona ranks #9 of 51 states for waiters and waitresses pay. Its mean salary of $51,170 is about 27.7% above the U.S. average of $40,060.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay waiters and waitresses the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for waiters and waitresses are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($47,530), Flagstaff, AZ ($37,080), Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($36,670), by median annual wage.