How much does a food server make in Nevada?
$36,030a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Nevada. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,110Median: $36,030Highest 10%: $51,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,110 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $32,970 | $15.85 | |
| Median | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 75th | $41,550 | $19.98 | |
| 90th | $51,000 | $24.52 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $36,720 |
| Reno, NV | $34,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 13. Maryland | $36,650 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,620 |
| 15. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
| 19. New Mexico | $35,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $17.32 ($36,030 a year).
Do food servers make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $36,030 against $35,360 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Nevada rank for food server pay?
Nevada ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays food servers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $36,720 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.