How much does a cook make in Nevada?
$51,220a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nevada. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $51,220Highest 10%: $58,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| Median | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $58,920 | $28.33 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $51,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Massachusetts | $69,570 |
| 2. Washington | $52,510 |
| 3. Nevada | $51,220 |
| 4. New Jersey | $46,080 |
| 5. Indiana | $44,290 |
| 6. North Dakota | $44,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $24.63 ($51,220 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $51,220 against $37,690 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Nevada rank for cook pay?
Nevada ranks 3 of 33 states.
Which city in Nevada pays cooks the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $51,220 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.