The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Reno, NV is $39,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,840.
Pay spans roughly $30,960 at the 10th percentile to $51,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.19 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Reno, NV.
| Median (annual) | $39,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.19 |
| 10th percentile | $30,960 |
| 90th percentile | $51,040 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.