How much does a waiter and waitress make in Nevada?
$26,410a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Nevada. That is $12.70 an hour or $2,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.70
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 42,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $26,410Highest 10%: $50,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $26,410 | $12.70 | |
| 75th | $34,160 | $16.42 | |
| 90th | $50,140 | $24.11 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $27,110 |
| Carson City, NV | $26,670 |
| Reno, NV | $25,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 36. Indiana | $28,480 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,760 |
| 38. Alabama | $26,840 |
| 39. Nevada | $26,410 |
| 40. Alaska | $26,310 |
| 41. Minnesota | $25,470 |
| 42. Arkansas | $24,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $12.70 ($26,410 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $26,410 against $35,230 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Nevada rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Nevada ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $27,110 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.