Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,210 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $35,620
Employed locally 360
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $30,210
    75th
    $32,960
    90th
    $35,620

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,840
    Food Preparation Workers$34,490
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Arizona is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.24 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Arizona is 0.2% above the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Arizona?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.