salary$36,120 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,590per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Yuma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 54.2% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Yuma, AZ area is $36,120 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $30,580 and $73,590.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 54.2% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.