How much does a cook make in Nevada?
$39,430a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nevada. That is $18.96 an hour or $3,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.96
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,020Median: $39,430Highest 10%: $53,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,020 | $15.39 | |
| 25th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 75th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 90th | $53,520 | $25.73 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $43,270 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $39,560 |
| Carson City, NV | $36,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 18. Maryland | $41,380 |
| 19. Arizona | $39,660 |
| 20. North Dakota | $39,490 |
| 21. Nevada | $39,430 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $38,650 |
| 23. Utah | $38,200 |
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $18.96 ($39,430 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $39,430 against $37,450 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Nevada rank for cook pay?
Nevada ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays cooks the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $43,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.