SOC 35-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
In Nevada the median wage is $31,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Nevada the median wage is $31,510. That is 12.1% lower than the national median of $35,840. Pay ranges from under $24,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,300 to $44,710.
Employment stands at 1,140, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Nevada ranks number 29th out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $34,990. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 645th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | −30.4% |
| 25th | $28,300 | −21.0% |
| Median (50th) | $31,510 | −12.1% |
| 75th | $44,710 | +24.7% |
| 90th | $58,020 | +61.9% |
| Mean | $37,440 | +4.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $31,510 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$31,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,510US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,510 a year, 12.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,960 to $58,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $34,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $31,510, or $15.15 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 $35,840, so pay in Nevada is 12.1% lower. 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 Nevada earns more than $58,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,960 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 $34,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,140 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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