Cooks, Fast Food pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $16.27 an hour ($33,840 a year). About 5,890 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($30,890). Nevada ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.76 | $26,530 |
| 25% of workers | $13.34 | $27,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.27 | $33,840 |
| 75% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
| 90% of workers | $20.88 | $43,440 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $38,210 | 100 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $33,960 | 4,490 |
| Reno | $30,410 | 900 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,950 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,610 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,460 |
| Bakers | $39,540 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $39,430 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $40,290 |
| Food Batchmakers | $41,120 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $37,780 |
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