Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $34,110 -1% vs national
Median hourly $16.40
10th percentile $26,180
90th percentile $50,650
Employed locally 1,410
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,180
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $34,110
    75th
    $37,800
    90th
    $50,650

    Las Vegas economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,850
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,860
    Jacksonville, FL $33,810
    Reno, NV $31,320
    Jacksonville, NC $30,650
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,780

    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 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Las Vegas, NV is $16.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Las Vegas, NV is 1% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $26,180 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.