Food Preparation Workers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

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

Median annual salary $36,110 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 580
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $34,280
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $38,700
    90th
    $44,010

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,020
    Tucson, AZ $34,430
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,120
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $33,550
    Yuma, AZ $33,370
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $32,810

    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
    Bartenders $37,490
    Dishwashers $35,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Flagstaff, AZ is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.08 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 5.5% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,280.