Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Nevada
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Nevada
Chefs and Head Cooks in Nevada earn a median salary of $58,647 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.8% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 4,530 chefs and head cooks are employed across Nevada, with salaries ranging from $57,350 to $60,000 depending on location.
$58,647
Avg median salary in Nevada
$60,000
Highest paying metro
$57,350
Lowest paying metro
4,530
Employed in Nevada
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Nevada
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada | $60,000 | $36,900 | $75,270 | 120 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $58,590 | $46,930 | $72,170 | 3,990 |
| Reno, NV | $57,350 | $43,020 | $73,580 | 420 |