salary$36,490 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,520per year
Jobs in the area7,300people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Tucson?
Expensive. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 44.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Tucson, AZ area is $36,490 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,580 and $73,520.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 44.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tucson, AZ metro area.