How much does a cook make in Nevada?
$38,610a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nevada. That is $18.56 an hour or $3,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.56
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,300Median: $38,610Highest 10%: $56,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| 25th | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 75th | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| 90th | $56,540 | $27.18 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $38,930 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,800 |
| Carson City, NV | $38,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 17. New Jersey | $38,460 |
| 18. Montana | $38,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $18.56 ($38,610 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $38,610 against $37,390 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Nevada rank for cook pay?
Nevada ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays cooks the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $38,930 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.