Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $33,430 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.07
10th percentile $24,030
90th percentile $51,580
Employed locally 90
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,030
    25th
    $28,740
    50th (median)
    $33,430
    75th
    $44,440
    90th
    $51,580

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 47% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,710
    Reno, NV $39,910
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,220
    Jacksonville, FL $36,630
    Greenville, NC $34,320

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,310
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,100
    Bartenders $24,730
    Food Preparation Workers $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Carson City, NV is $16.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Carson City, NV is 8.3% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Carson City?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $24,030 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,740.