The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $37,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,350.
Pay spans roughly $30,170 at the 10th percentile to $78,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.10 per hour. An estimated 39,140 people work as waiters and waitresses in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $37,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,350 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.10 |
| 10th percentile | $30,170 |
| 90th percentile | $78,900 |
| Employment | 39,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.