Food Preparation Worker Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median food preparation worker in the Phoenix area earns $37,580 a year ($18.07 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% above the Arizona median ($36,750). Half of the 11,910 food preparation workers there earn between $34,600 and $41,320.
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,730 | $31,300 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $34,600 | $34,220 | $29,950 |
| Median | $37,580 | $36,750 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $41,320 | $39,160 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $44,640 | $44,640 | $45,340 |
| Average | $38,500 | $37,810 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 11,910 | 16,590 | 893,600 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Phoenix, AZ
- Restaurant Cook: $39,170
- Fast Food Worker: $34,540
- Waiter: $47,530
- Food Service Supervisor: $42,100
- Bartender: $46,940
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.