Food Preparation Workers Salary in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arizona
Food Preparation Workers in Arizona earn a median salary of $34,363 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.4% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 15,420 food preparation workers are employed across Arizona, with salaries ranging from $32,810 to $36,110 depending on location.
$34,363
Avg median salary in Arizona
$36,110
Highest paying metro
$32,810
Lowest paying metro
15,420
Employed in Arizona
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Arizona
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,110 | $34,280 | $38,700 | 580 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,020 | $34,350 | $38,030 | 10,340 |
| Arizona | $34,490 | $30,890 | $34,850 | 730 |
| Tucson, AZ | $34,430 | $31,050 | $36,000 | 2,460 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,120 | $32,100 | $36,570 | 460 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,550 | $31,400 | $35,060 | 370 |
| Yuma, AZ | $33,370 | $30,860 | $35,170 | 300 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $32,810 | $30,920 | $34,630 | 180 |