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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Arizona (2026)
$19.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,458/year ($2,788/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 19th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 7,170 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $39,660 a year — though pay ranges from $34,490 for newcomers to $48,370 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,170 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Arizona (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $39,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,458 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,579 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,034 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$589 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,458 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,788 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Arizona?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Arizona is $39,660 per year ($19.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $45,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $39,660, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $33,458 per year ($2,788 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 7,170 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.