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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Nevada
- Las Vegas$36,690
- Carson City$36,420
- Reno$34,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $36,690 | $33,870 | $29,300 | $31,660 | 100 |
| Carson City | $36,420 | $35,090 | $28,590 | $31,443 | 98 |
| Reno | $34,550 | $32,180 | $28,870 | $29,941 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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