Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $29,820 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $37,590
Employed locally 1,080
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $29,740
    50th (median)
    $29,820
    75th
    $35,610
    90th
    $37,590

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 35% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $37,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $35,140
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $32,970
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $28,360
    Jacksonville, FL $27,360

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,080
    Bartenders $24,330
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Reno, NV is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Reno, NV is 1.1% below the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Reno?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.