SOC 35-2015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Short Order — Reno
Reno, NV · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Reno, NV comes to $41,530 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,880 by 15.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Reno, NV comes to $41,530 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,880 by 15.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,720 and $41,530. The lowest tenth earn under $27,770, while the highest tenth earn more than $41,530.
Las Vegas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 408th of 499 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,770 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $29,720 | −17.2% |
| Median (50th) | $41,530 | +15.7% |
| 75th | $41,530 | +15.7% |
| 90th | $41,530 | +15.7% |
| Mean | $37,160 | +3.6% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $37,770 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reno sit close to the national average, so $41,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$41,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,530US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,530 a year, 15.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,770 to $41,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $37,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Short Order in Reno, NV?
The median annual wage is $41,530, or $19.96 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 $35,880, so pay in Reno, NV is 15.7% 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 Reno, NV earns more than $41,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,770 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 Las Vegas, at $37,770 per year.
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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