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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Nevada

Food Preparation Workers in Nevada earn a median of $33,460 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$33,460
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($35,320)
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
11,420

Pay range in Nevada

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,140; the top 10% earn over $50,600. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Nevada

How much do food preparation workers make in Nevada?

The median is $33,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,140 and the top 10% earn over $50,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Nevada a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses