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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Nevada (2026)
$18.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,862/year ($2,822/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 21st of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 1,650 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $39,430 a year — though pay ranges from $32,020 for newcomers to $53,520 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,650 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Nevada (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $39,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $33,862 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,552 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,016 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,862 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,822 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Nevada?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Nevada is $39,430 per year ($18.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,080 and $46,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $39,430, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $33,862 per year ($2,822 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,650 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.