How much does a cook make in Nevada?
$33,840a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nevada. That is $16.27 an hour or $2,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.27
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,530Median: $33,840Highest 10%: $43,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,530 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $27,740 | $13.34 | |
| Median | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| 75th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $43,440 | $20.88 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Carson City, NV | $38,210 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $33,960 |
| Reno, NV | $30,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 14. Illinois | $34,960 |
| 15. Minnesota | $34,120 |
| 16. Alaska | $33,960 |
| 17. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 18. Maryland | $33,320 |
| 19. Arizona | $32,660 |
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $16.27 ($33,840 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $33,840 against $30,890 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Nevada rank for cook pay?
Nevada ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays cooks the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $38,210 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.