Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $16.46 an hour ($34,230 a year). About 77,210 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($31,200). Arizona ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.79 | $30,760 |
| 25% of workers | $15.08 | $31,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.46 | $34,230 |
| 75% of workers | $17.23 | $35,830 |
| 90% of workers | $21.15 | $43,990 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $34,540 | 54,900 |
| Flagstaff | $33,690 | 2,790 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $33,350 | 2,080 |
| Tucson | $31,690 | 9,980 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $31,100 | 1,960 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $30,580 | 740 |
| Yuma | $30,580 | 1,800 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $43,950 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,670 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,750 |
| Bartenders | $45,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,500 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $32,660 |
| Dishwashers | $35,130 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,390 |
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