Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $17.16 an hour ($35,690 a year). About 3,230 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,360). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($35,390).
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.14 | $33,560 |
| 25% of workers | $16.33 | $33,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.16 | $35,690 |
| 75% of workers | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| 90% of workers | $22.30 | $46,370 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $38,200 | 140 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $35,690 | 3,230 |
| Yuma | $34,120 | 100 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $34,010 | 150 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $33,690 | 100 |
| Tucson | $32,010 | 820 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,540 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $47,530 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,960 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,080 |
| Dishwashers | $35,780 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $40,120 |
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