How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Nevada?
$31,510a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Nevada. That is $15.15 an hour or $2,626 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.15
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $31,510Highest 10%: $58,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $28,300 | $13.61 | |
| Median | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| 75th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $58,020 | $27.89 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $34,990 |
| Reno, NV | $33,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 26. Vermont | $32,420 |
| 27. Wyoming | $31,840 |
| 28. Arkansas | $31,660 |
| 29. Nevada | $31,510 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $31,240 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $31,200 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $15.15 ($31,510 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $31,510 against $35,840 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Nevada rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Nevada ranks 29 of 44 states.
Which city in Nevada pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $34,990 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.