Cooks, Restaurant pay in Reno
In Reno (NV), the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $18.72 an hour ($38,930 a year). About 3,200 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($37,390). It is about the same as the Nevada median ($38,610).
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in Reno (NV)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.77 | $28,640 |
| 25% of workers | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| 75% of workers | $21.99 | $45,740 |
| 90% of workers | $22.77 | $47,370 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reno (this page) | $38,930 | 3,200 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $38,800 | 22,530 |
| Carson City | $38,430 | 290 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Reno (NV)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,180 |
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