Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Reno, NV

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

Median annual salary $39,910 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $30,960
90th percentile $51,040
Employed locally 350
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,960
    25th
    $33,720
    50th (median)
    $39,910
    75th
    $44,610
    90th
    $51,040

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,220
    Jacksonville, FL $36,630
    Greenville, NC $34,320
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $33,780

    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, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Reno, NV is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Reno, NV is 9.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,960 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,720.