Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $33,950 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.32
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $35,810
Employed locally 300
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $32,530
    50th (median)
    $33,950
    75th
    $35,320
    90th
    $35,810

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 49% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 51% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $31,140
    Tucson, AZ $29,850
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $29,110

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,250
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,520
    Food Preparation Workers $36,110
    Bartenders $37,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Flagstaff, AZ is $16.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 12.6% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,530.