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Waiters and Waitresses in Nevada earned a median of $26,410 a year ($12.70 an hour) in May 2025, 25% below the national median of $35,230; 42,520 were employed there, ranking #40 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $26,410 | $35,230 |
| Mean annual wage | $36,870 | $40,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $12.70 | $16.94 |
| 10th percentile | $24,960 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $24,960 | $27,750 |
| 75th percentile | $34,160 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $50,140 | $64,720 |
| Employment | 42,520 | 2,270,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 27.405 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.88 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.