Food Preparation Worker Salary in Las Vegas, NV
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The median food preparation worker in the Las Vegas area earns $33,870 a year ($16.28 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 1% above the Nevada median ($33,460). Half of the 9,460 food preparation workers there earn between $29,300 and $41,870.
| Annual pay | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,280 | $26,140 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $29,300 | $28,870 | $29,950 |
| Median | $33,870 | $33,460 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $41,870 | $40,920 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $51,110 | $50,600 | $45,340 |
| Average | $36,690 | $36,290 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 9,460 | 11,420 | 893,600 |
Las Vegas, NV ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Las Vegas, NV
- Restaurant Cook: $38,800
- Fast Food Worker: $31,950
- Waiter: $27,110
- Food Service Supervisor: $44,710
- Bartender: $33,750
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.