Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $38,220 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $52,400
Employed locally 970
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $38,220
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $52,400

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 52% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 48% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $36,630
    Greenville, NC $34,320
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $33,780

    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, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Las Vegas, NV is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.02 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Las Vegas, NV is 4.9% above 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.