SOC 35-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ · 3 metro areas compared
At $37,430, median pay for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Lake Havasu City, AZ tracks the national median of $35,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,430, median pay for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Lake Havasu City, AZ tracks the national median of $35,840 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,480 to $38,150.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.02 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Flagstaff records the highest median at $39,670. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 180th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,750 | −5.8% |
| 25th | $35,480 | −1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $37,430 | +4.4% |
| 75th | $38,150 | +6.4% |
| 90th | $58,910 | +64.4% |
| Mean | $41,050 | +14.5% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lake Havasu City sit close to the national average, so $37,430 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,170US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,430 a year, 4.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,750 to $58,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $39,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The median annual wage is $37,430, or $18.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,840, so pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 4.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ earns more than $58,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Flagstaff, at $39,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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