Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Nevada
The median for fast food and counter workers in Nevada is $31,950 a year, somewhat above the national $31,200 (+2%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. That is 33% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Oregon and Arizona pay more (up to $42,280 in California) and Idaho and Utah pay less (down to $28,670 in Utah). Nevada employs 45,850 fast food and counter workers, 29.5 per 1,000 jobs, the 27th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.19 is close to the national share.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $12.80 | $13.48 | $15.36 | $17.26 | $20.60 | $15.78 | 45,850 | 29.55 | 1.19 |
| Annual | $26,630 | $28,040 | $31,950 | $35,890 | $42,860 | $32,820 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $10.98 | $13.32 | $15.00 | $17.34 | $20.51 | $15.46 | 3,854,050 | – | – |
| Annual | $22,840 | $27,700 | $31,200 | $36,070 | $42,650 | $32,150 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 27th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.19
- Jobs per 1,000
- 29.55
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for fast food and counter workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $15.36 | $31,950 | $26,620 | $42,860 | 36,150 | 31.79 | 1.28 |
| Reno, NV | $15.16 | $31,530 | $27,080 | $38,060 | 6,900 | 25.02 | 1.01 |
| Carson City, NV | $14.43 | $30,010 | $27,460 | $37,310 | 670 | 20.96 | 0.85 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $13.54 | $28,160 | $26,760 | $36,280 | 2,100 | 23.42 | 0.94 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $15.36 | $31,950 | 45,850 | 1.19 |
| Arizona | $16.46 | $34,230 | 77,210 | 0.96 |
| California | $20.33 | $42,280 | 449,840 | 1.00 |
| Idaho | $13.91 | $28,940 | 25,810 | 1.21 |
| Oregon | $16.85 | $35,050 | 59,920 | 1.23 |
| Utah | $13.78 | $28,670 | 52,340 | 1.22 |
See the national page for Fast Food and Counter Workers (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.