Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $34,910 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $64,420
Employed locally 1,050
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $47,610
    90th
    $64,420

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 58% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $37,650
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,930
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,710
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,680
    Tucson, AZ $35,420
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $34,980

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,090
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,540
    Food Preparation Workers $33,370
    Bartenders $36,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Yuma, AZ is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Yuma, AZ is 3.4% 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 Yuma?

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