Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Arizona
Cooks (Restaurant) in Arizona earn a median of $38,670 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($37,390)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,870
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,250; the top 10% earn over $46,240. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.
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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Arizona
How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Arizona?
The median is $38,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,250 and the top 10% earn over $46,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for cooks (restaurant)?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.