Waiters and Waitresses Hourly Wage in Arizona (2024)

The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona is $21.05/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Arizona hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$13.85
/hour
Median (P50)
$21.05
/hour
Senior (P90)
$36.49
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$43,780
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Arizona vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$13.85
National: $10.9
+27.1%
Median (P50)
$21.05
National: $14.46
+45.6%
Senior (P90)
$36.49
National: $27.44
+33.0%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $13.85 $554 $2401 $28,810
Q1 (P25) $14.52 $581 $2517 $30,200
Median (P50) $21.05 $842 $3648 $43,780
Q3 (P75) $29.26 $1170 $5072 $60,870
Senior (P90) $36.49 $1460 $6324 $75,890

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Waiters and Waitresses

#1
$28.99
$28.99/hr
+100.5%
#2
$23.55
$23.55/hr
+62.9%
#3
$21.05
$21.05/hr
+45.6%
#4
$19.97
$19.97/hr
+38.1%
#5
$18.23
$18.23/hr
+26.1%
#6
$17.98
$17.98/hr
+24.3%
#7
$17.92
$17.92/hr
+23.9%
#8
$17.08
$17.08/hr
+18.1%
#9
$17.02
$17.02/hr
+17.7%
#10
$16.86
$16.86/hr
+16.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?

The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona is $21.05/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $43,780.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Arizona Waiters and Waitresses hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona is $21.05/hr compared to the national average of $14.46/hr — higher by $6.59/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?

Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses professionals in Arizona earn approximately $13.85/hour (10th percentile), which equals $28,810.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $36.49/hour.

How much does a senior Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Arizona?

Senior-level Waiters and Waitresses professionals in Arizona (90th percentile) earn approximately $36.49/hour, or $75,890.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Waiters and Waitresses (SOC 353031) in Arizona.

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