Arizona Median
$40,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $44,080
State Rank
#28 of 51
21,450 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in Arizona?
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Arizona take home a median of $40,550 annually — roughly $19.50 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $44,080.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $35,440 while the top 10% make $63,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,890 and $52,650 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,440 | $17.04 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,890 | $17.74 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $40,550 | $19.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $52,650 | $25.31 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,750 | $30.65 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in other states
Washington $59,400District of Columbia $57,170Connecticut $52,940Colorado $50,550Vermont $49,820New Hampshire $49,710Hawaii $48,880New Jersey $48,420Rhode Island $48,400Delaware $48,120Maine $47,990New York $47,190California $46,980Oregon $46,950Massachusetts $46,600Alaska $46,570Virginia $45,550Minnesota $45,270North Carolina $45,010Indiana $44,880North Dakota $44,720Florida $44,470Nevada $44,030Montana $44,010Pennsylvania $43,050Maryland $42,450South Dakota $40,640Tennessee $40,500Wisconsin $39,670Illinois $39,470New Mexico $39,310Nebraska $39,230Iowa $38,760Utah $38,750Georgia $38,600South Carolina $38,520Kansas $38,220Idaho $38,190Michigan $37,940Missouri $37,400Ohio $37,340Alabama $37,110Wyoming $36,820Mississippi $36,530Texas $36,480Kentucky $35,810Louisiana $35,800Oklahoma $35,420Arkansas $33,800West Virginia $33,070
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Arizona
Nationally, about 1,223,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($40,550) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in Arizona?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Arizona is $40,550 per year, or about $19.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,440 at the entry level to $63,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers about 8% less than the national median of $44,080. Arizona ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $40,550 a year. About 21,450 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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