The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Nevada is $58,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,140.
Pay spans roughly $35,200 at the 10th percentile to $92,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.17 per hour. An estimated 4,560 people work as chefs and head cooks in Nevada.
| Median (annual) | $58,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.17 |
| 10th percentile | $35,200 |
| 90th percentile | $92,160 |
| Employment | 4,560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.