Cooks, All Other Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $49,600 +37% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $32,750
90th percentile $53,400
Employed locally 270
National median $36,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,750
    25th
    $39,610
    50th (median)
    $49,600
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $53,400

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Cooks, All Other salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $67,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,870
    Washington $54,460
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $53,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,690

    Nearby metros — Cooks, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,330
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $43,260
    Reno, NV $39,830
    Jacksonville, FL $39,030

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,220
    Bartenders $27,570
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, All Other make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, All Other in Las Vegas, NV is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Cooks, All Other salaries?

    The median Cooks, All Other salary in Las Vegas, NV is 37% above the national median of $36,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, All Other in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Cooks, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,750 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,610.