First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Nevada
At $44,030 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in Nevada is close to the national median of $44,080 (0%); Nevada ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. That is 8% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $46,980 in California) and Arizona, Utah and Idaho pay less (down to $38,190 in Idaho). Nevada employs 14,230 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 9.18 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.17 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 | $14.66 | $17.61 | $21.17 | $26.80 | $30.54 | $22.54 | 14,230 | 9.18 | 1.17 |
| Annual | $30,490 | $36,640 | $44,030 | $55,750 | $63,520 | $46,880 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.17
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.18
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 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving 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 | $21.50 | $44,710 | $30,430 | $64,730 | 10,860 | 9.55 | 1.21 |
| Carson City, NV | $20.78 | $43,220 | $31,200 | $61,280 | 250 | 7.80 | 0.99 |
| Reno, NV | $20.48 | $42,590 | $31,340 | $61,710 | 2,300 | 8.34 | 1.06 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $20.23 | $42,070 | $30,420 | $61,360 | 820 | 9.10 | 1.16 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $21.17 | $44,030 | 14,230 | 1.17 |
| Arizona | $19.49 | $40,550 | 21,450 | 0.84 |
| California | $22.59 | $46,980 | 130,190 | 0.91 |
| Idaho | $18.36 | $38,190 | 7,440 | 1.10 |
| Oregon | $22.57 | $46,950 | 16,880 | 1.09 |
| Utah | $18.63 | $38,750 | 13,670 | 1.00 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving 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.