The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Tucson, AZ is $35,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,570.
Pay spans roughly $29,850 at the 10th percentile to $71,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.03 per hour. An estimated 6,920 people work as waiters and waitresses in Tucson, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $35,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.03 |
| 10th percentile | $29,850 |
| 90th percentile | $71,440 |
| Employment | 6,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.