How much does a cook make in Nevada?
$37,780a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nevada. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.16
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $37,780Highest 10%: $41,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| Median | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 75th | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| 90th | $41,530 | $19.97 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $41,530 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $37,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 15. Missouri | $38,490 |
| 16. Utah | $38,010 |
| 17. Alaska | $37,780 |
| 18. Nevada | $37,780 |
| 19. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 20. New Mexico | $37,150 |
| 21. Maryland | $36,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $18.16 ($37,780 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $37,780 against $35,880 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Nevada rank for cook pay?
Nevada ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Nevada pays cooks the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $41,530 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.