Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $34,660 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $61,500
Employed locally 1,600
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $34,660
    75th
    $47,060
    90th
    $61,500

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,160
    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
    Bartenders$36,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Arizona is 2.7% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?

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