Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Nevada
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Nevada earn a median of $39,430 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,020; the top 10% earn over $53,520. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Nevada
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Nevada?
The median is $39,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,020 and the top 10% earn over $53,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.