Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $32,030 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.40
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $42,690
Employed locally 90
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $31,120
    50th (median)
    $32,030
    75th
    $35,830
    90th
    $42,690

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,570
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Arizona is $15.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Arizona is 7.1% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Arizona?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,120.