SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Nevada
Nevada · 3 metro areas compared
At $26,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Waiters and Waitresses, 25.0% beneath the national figure of $35,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $26,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Waiters and Waitresses, 25.0% beneath the national figure of $35,230. Pay ranges from under $24,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $24,960 to $34,160.
Employment stands at 42,520, or 27.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Nevada ranks number 39th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $27,110. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 665th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | −29.2% |
| 25th | $24,960 | −29.2% |
| Median (50th) | $26,410 | −25.0% |
| 75th | $34,160 | −3.0% |
| 90th | $50,140 | +42.3% |
| Mean | $36,870 | +4.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $27,110 | 36,160 | |
| 2 | Carson City | $26,670 | 390 | |
| 3 | Reno | $25,700 | 4,220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $26,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$26,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,410 a year, 25.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,960 to $50,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 42,520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $27,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $26,410, or $12.70 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 $35,230, so pay in Nevada is 25.0% 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 $50,140 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 $27,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 42,520 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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