Food Preparation Workers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $33,950 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.32
10th percentile $23,810
90th percentile $48,820
Employed locally 9,360
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,810
    25th
    $28,960
    50th (median)
    $33,950
    75th
    $37,810
    90th
    $48,820

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,300
    Carson City, NV $37,510
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,010
    Jacksonville, FL $35,630
    Reno, NV $33,040
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,180

    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 Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Las Vegas, NV is $16.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 0.8% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,810 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,960.