Waiters and Waitresses pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $22.85 an hour ($47,530 a year). About 39,920 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is 8% higher than the Arizona median ($43,950).
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| 25% of workers | $16.75 | $34,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.85 | $47,530 |
| 75% of workers | $33.47 | $69,610 |
| 90% of workers | $38.36 | $79,780 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $47,530 | 39,920 |
| Flagstaff | $37,080 | 2,210 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $36,670 | 1,840 |
| Tucson | $36,490 | 7,300 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $36,370 | 1,190 |
| Yuma | $36,120 | 1,000 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $34,020 | 600 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- 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: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $42,100 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,580 |
| Bartenders | $46,940 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,960 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,080 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,690 |
| Food Service Managers | $70,180 |
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