Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Nevada

Cooks, institution and cafeteria in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $42,460 a year) and the least in Carson City ($38,580), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cooks, institution and cafeteria average at $41,850 and the median at $39,430 for 1,650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,810.

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$42,460
Las Vegas$42,220
Carson City$38,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$42,460	$43,270	$36,630	$36,297	101
Las Vegas	$42,220	$39,560	$36,140	$36,104	100
Carson City	$38,580	$36,740	$29,720	$33,179	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other states

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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