Waiters and Waitresses pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $17.54 an hour ($36,490 a year). About 7,300 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is 17% lower than the Arizona median ($43,950).
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.70 | $30,580 |
| 25% of workers | $15.12 | $31,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.54 | $36,490 |
| 75% of workers | $27.34 | $56,870 |
| 90% of workers | $35.34 | $73,520 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $47,530 | 39,920 |
| Flagstaff | $37,080 | 2,210 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $36,670 | 1,840 |
| Tucson (this page) | $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 Tucson (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,260 |
| Bartenders | $36,450 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,990 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,560 |
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