Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $34,570 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $43,870
Employed locally 1,010
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $31,100
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $38,100
    90th
    $43,870

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,660
    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
    Bartenders $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Arizona is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.30 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Arizona is 6.1% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,100.