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Temp and shift workers in Mesa earn $14–$21/hr across Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, with a cost of living 4% below the national average (BLS, 2024).
Mesa is part of the Phoenix metro with strong healthcare and manufacturing.
Support bartenders and keep the bar running smoothly
$11.52 - $17.28/hr
Craft specialty coffee drinks and serve customers
$12.48 - $18.24/hr
Mix drinks, serve customers, and manage bar operations
$14.4 - $24/hr
Serve guests and deliver exceptional dining experiences
$11.52 - $19.2/hr
Lead a kitchen station and prepare quality dishes
$16.32 - $24.96/hr
Start your kitchen career - learn cooking basics on the line
$13.44 - $18.24/hr
Learn culinary skills while assisting experienced chefs
$13.44 - $18.24/hr
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and support the team
$11.52 - $15.36/hr
Clean dishes and support kitchen operations
$11.52 - $16.32/hr
Greet guests and manage restaurant seating
$11.52 - $17.28/hr
Deliver food from kitchen to tables
$11.52 - $16.32/hr
Clear tables and support restaurant service
$10.56 - $15.36/hr
Prepare dishes on the cooking line
$14.4 - $21.12/hr
Prepare ingredients for kitchen service
$12.48 - $17.28/hr
Serve food and drinks at catered events
$14.4 - $24/hr
Serve guests at large events and banquets
$15.36 - $24.96/hr
Welcome guests, run check-in/check-out, and resolve issues at the front desk
$14.4 - $21.12/hr
All-around kitchen support - prep, expo, dish, and line backup
$13.44 - $18.24/hr
Working supervisor - run a shift, coach the team, fix problems on the floor
$17.28 - $26.88/hr
Based on average flexible worker wages in Mesa
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
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