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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,950
Median Annual Salary
▲
+19.7% vs 2024
$51,170
Mean Salary
$43,950
Median Salary
$21.13
Hourly Rate
55,950 people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona
Waiters and Waitresses salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona earn a median salary of $43,950 per year ($3,662/month).
This is 29.4% above the national average of $33,965.
Arizona ranks #10 out of 51 states for Waiters and Waitresses pay.
Approximately 55,950 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 19.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.37
English Language
3.75
Sales and Marketing
3.47
Food Production
3.25
Administration and Management
2.91
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona range from $30,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $63,020.
Median $43,950
P10: $30,580P25: $33,850P75: $63,020P90: $78,920
10th
$30,580
25th
$33,850
Median
$43,950
75th
$63,020
90th
$78,920
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,580
$14.70
$2,548
25th Percentile
$33,850
$16.27
$2,820
Median (50th)
$43,950
$21.13
$3,662
75th Percentile
$63,020
$30.30
$5,251
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,920
$37.94
$6,576
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,170 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona is $43,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,170.
What is the salary range for a Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona range from $30,580 at the 10th percentile to $78,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $63,020.
What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?
Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses positions in Arizona typically start around $30,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 55,950 people are employed as Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Arizona is approximately $21.13 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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