The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Nevada is $38,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,150.
Pay spans roughly $29,730 at the 10th percentile to $51,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.54 per hour. An estimated 1,590 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Nevada.
| Median (annual) | $38,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.54 |
| 10th percentile | $29,730 |
| 90th percentile | $51,580 |
| Employment | 1,590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.