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Food Prep Worker Salary in Nevada (2026)
$16.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,065/year ($2,422/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,420 Food Prep Worker jobs in Nevada (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $33,460 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 $29,065 — an effective tax rate of 13.1%.
| Gross (median) | $33,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,835 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,560 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,065 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,422 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Nevada?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Nevada is $33,460 per year ($16.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,870 and $40,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $33,460, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $29,065 per year ($2,422 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.1%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 11,420 Food Prep Worker 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.