First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $44,830 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $63,370
Employed locally 16,610
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $44,830
    75th
    $56,500
    90th
    $63,370

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 53% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $42,710
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,520
    Tucson, AZ $38,280
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,150
    Yuma, AZ $37,540
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $37,370

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,870
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,650
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,700
    Food Preparation Workers $36,020
    Bartenders $45,390
    Cooks, Fast Food $31,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.7% above the national median of $42,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Phoenix?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.