SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Las Vegas, NV is $33,960 per year, 9.9% above the national median of $30,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Las Vegas, NV is $33,960 per year, 9.9% above the national median of $30,890. Pay ranges from under $26,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,740 to $41,920.
Employment stands at 4,490, or 4.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Carson City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 568th of 602 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,530 | −14.1% |
| 25th | $27,740 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $33,960 | +9.9% |
| 75th | $41,920 | +35.7% |
| 90th | $44,470 | +44.0% |
| Mean | $34,550 | +11.8% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson City | $38,210 | 100 | |
| 2 | Reno | $30,410 | 900 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $33,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$33,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,960US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,960 a year, 9.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,530 to $44,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,490 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Carson City, at $38,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $33,960, or $16.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $30,890, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 9.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Las Vegas, NV earns more than $44,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Carson City, at $38,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,490 jobs in this occupation in Las Vegas, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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