Nevada salaries by occupation
The median worker in Nevada earned $46,440 a year in 2024, about $22.33 an hour, 6.2% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 562 occupations.
Median pay $46,440 $22.33 per hour
Vs national median -6.2% U.S. $49,500
Workers 1,529,480 wage and salary
Occupations reported 562 with at least 100 employed
What Nevada is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 22.29× | 5,640 | $62,940 |
| Gambling Dealers | 21.51× | 17,700 | $24,060 |
| Taxi Drivers | 20.75× | 3,600 | $49,090 |
| Gambling Managers | 16.62× | 760 | $87,800 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 15.86× | 2,120 | $36,940 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 13.76× | 1,040 | $30,490 |
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 13.39× | 810 | $80,840 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 13.05× | 1,950 | not reported |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 12.67× | 1,870 | $36,510 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 12.66× | 2,760 | $31,950 |
Metro areas in Nevada
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 3 Nevada metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $51,830 | $24.92 | 31,010 | #52 |
| Reno | $48,970 | $23.54 | 272,970 | #105 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $45,120 | $21.69 | 1,119,360 | #258 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $180,600 | n/a | 1,710 | #7 of 18 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $154,040 | $74.06 | 400 | #14 of 15 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,340 | $73.72 | 800 | #31 of 49 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $147,700 | $71.01 | 210 | #13 of 36 |
| Optometrists | $146,760 | $70.56 | 360 | #10 of 47 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $144,390 | $69.42 | 100 | #2 of 35 |
| Pharmacists | $138,650 | $66.66 | 2,330 | #14 of 51 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,690 | $65.72 | 3,040 | #36 of 49 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $133,910 | $64.38 | 140 | #3 of 29 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $133,660 | $64.26 | 1,270 | #6 of 51 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,450 | $64.16 | 1,190 | #21 of 51 |
| Commercial Pilots | $132,490 | n/a | 1,590 | #8 of 46 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 53,660 | $38,420 | $18.47 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 44,110 | $29,180 | $14.03 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,130 | $94,990 | $45.67 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,880 | $33,430 | $16.07 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 39,910 | $24,960 | $12.00 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 33,650 | $36,480 | $17.54 |
| Cashiers | 30,660 | $29,080 | $13.98 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 29,900 | $38,950 | $18.73 |
| Registered Nurses | 27,570 | $101,990 | $49.03 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 25,960 | $37,170 | $17.87 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Nevada
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 53
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $133,910
- Power Plant Operators $106,990
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $69,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $63,960
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,400
- Tool and Die Makers $59,420
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,370
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $56,410
- Machinists $55,580
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,900
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $50,620
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,350
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $50,130
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,270
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,460
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,300
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,290
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,000
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $47,270
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $47,030
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $46,420
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $46,350
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,330
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,820
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,430
- Upholsterers $43,720
- Medical Appliance Technicians $41,600
- Printing Press Operators $41,260
- Food Batchmakers $41,030
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,960
- Sewing Machine Operators $40,550
- Helpers--Production Workers $39,890
- Production Workers, All Other $39,400
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,160
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,040
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,690
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,620
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,430
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,530
- Furniture Finishers $37,480
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,440
- Bakers $37,080
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,890
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $35,670
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $34,200
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,690
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $32,970
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $32,130
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $31,200
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,750
Office and administrative support 47
- Meter Readers, Utilities $71,600
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,170
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $61,430
- Brokerage Clerks $61,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,710
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $56,310
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $55,410
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $55,390
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $53,560
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $51,760
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,540
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $51,320
- Financial Clerks, All Other $49,650
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
- Cargo and Freight Agents $48,630
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $47,800
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,080
- New Accounts Clerks $46,960
- Bill and Account Collectors $46,530
- Billing and Posting Clerks $46,240
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,750
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,610
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,480
- Library Assistants, Clerical $45,260
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,810
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $44,680
- Tellers $44,080
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,870
- Office Clerks, General $43,390
- Couriers and Messengers $42,490
- Procurement Clerks $42,470
- Order Clerks $42,410
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,550
- Word Processors and Typists $39,540
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,400
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $38,970
- Customer Service Representatives $38,950
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $38,800
- Data Entry Keyers $37,980
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $37,960
- File Clerks $37,740
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $37,260
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $37,190
- Gambling Cage Workers $36,940
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,850
Construction and extraction 43
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $106,840
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $100,100
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $84,420
- Carpet Installers $82,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,400
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $80,840
- Construction and Building Inspectors $76,560
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,780
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $70,340
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $66,090
- Electricians $64,950
- Pipelayers $63,040
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,990
- Carpenters $62,240
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $61,920
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $60,680
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $60,570
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,560
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,120
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $60,000
- Tile and Stone Setters $58,270
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $58,160
- Tapers $57,350
- Glaziers $56,750
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $56,510
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,300
- Stonemasons $52,290
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $51,290
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $49,750
- Roofers $49,180
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $48,230
- Construction Laborers $47,780
- Sheet Metal Workers $47,590
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $47,490
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $47,250
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $47,250
- Highway Maintenance Workers $46,300
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $43,220
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $41,810
- Helpers--Electricians $41,610
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $37,350
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $35,520
- Helpers--Carpenters $35,210
Education and library 39
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,530
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $102,340
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $98,660
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $84,660
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $83,940
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $83,590
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $83,380
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $80,470
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,230
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,870
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $79,710
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,210
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,210
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $73,060
- Curators $67,310
- Instructional Coordinators $66,000
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $64,630
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $64,060
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,620
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,340
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,870
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,420
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $62,310
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,900
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $61,810
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,930
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $52,710
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $51,430
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $50,450
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $49,690
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $49,520
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,460
- Library Technicians $43,490
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $42,800
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,970
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $31,160
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,450
- Tutors $29,590
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $21,320
Healthcare practitioners 37
- General Internal Medicine Physicians $154,040
- Optometrists $146,760
- Pharmacists $138,650
- Physician Assistants $133,450
- Dentists, General $125,180
- Veterinarians $121,720
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $107,670
- Physical Therapists $105,170
- Occupational Therapists $104,770
- Dental Hygienists $103,160
- Registered Nurses $101,990
- Speech-Language Pathologists $100,840
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $98,930
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $98,740
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $94,370
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,120
- Chiropractors $79,610
- Respiratory Therapists $79,510
- Recreational Therapists $77,450
- Surgical Technologists $76,740
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,820
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $69,740
- Medical Records Specialists $60,530
- Paramedics $60,320
- Athletic Trainers $57,670
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $57,260
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $51,170
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,720
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $50,430
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,270
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,590
- Psychiatric Technicians $47,820
- Opticians, Dispensing $47,600
- Pharmacy Technicians $46,670
- Emergency Medical Technicians $38,980
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $37,630
- Dietetic Technicians $36,280
Installation, maintenance and repair 37
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $120,260
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $99,540
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $97,690
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $96,080
- Avionics Technicians $94,080
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $80,520
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $78,970
- Riggers $77,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,910
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,490
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $70,650
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $70,560
- Medical Equipment Repairers $67,450
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,180
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $64,080
- Millwrights $63,180
- Home Appliance Repairers $61,520
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,970
- Mechanical Door Repairers $59,790
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,470
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,230
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $57,490
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $54,330
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $54,030
- Motorcycle Mechanics $51,160
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,170
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $50,110
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $49,850
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,000
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $47,640
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,570
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $46,240
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,360
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $40,750
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $39,610
- Bicycle Repairers $37,110
- Tire Repairers and Changers $35,660
Business and financial 29
- Project Management Specialists $96,370
- Management Analysts $93,320
- Insurance Underwriters $87,290
- Financial Examiners $84,390
- Financial Risk Specialists $83,590
- Personal Financial Advisors $81,940
- Financial and Investment Analysts $81,060
- Cost Estimators $80,270
- Compliance Officers $78,940
- Accountants and Auditors $78,220
- Budget Analysts $77,790
- Logisticians $76,350
- Labor Relations Specialists $75,730
- Financial Specialists, All Other $71,480
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,320
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $65,790
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,510
- Credit Analysts $64,500
- Human Resources Specialists $64,120
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,970
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,290
- Fundraisers $62,670
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,590
- Training and Development Specialists $60,970
- Loan Officers $58,400
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $57,110
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $52,000
- Credit Counselors $51,960
- Tax Preparers $41,480
Architecture and engineering 29
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $113,140
- Environmental Engineers $112,330
- Electrical Engineers $104,840
- Computer Hardware Engineers $102,640
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,720
- Engineers, All Other $101,660
- Aerospace Engineers $100,920
- Industrial Engineers $100,170
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $98,770
- Civil Engineers $98,690
- Mechanical Engineers $98,110
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $97,770
- Materials Engineers $97,580
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $95,840
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $91,550
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $88,860
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $86,520
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,530
- Surveyors $82,990
- Landscape Architects $80,710
- Mechanical Drafters $79,710
- Drafters, All Other $77,900
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $75,660
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,330
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,460
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $66,560
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,960
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $60,430
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,740
Transport and material moving 29
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $180,600
- Air Traffic Controllers $147,700
- Commercial Pilots $132,490
- Transportation Inspectors $97,880
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $68,840
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $65,440
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,900
- Airfield Operations Specialists $60,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,260
- Traffic Technicians $51,410
- Taxi Drivers $49,090
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,280
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $42,800
- Light Truck Drivers $42,260
- Aircraft Service Attendants $42,020
- Flight Attendants $39,790
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,470
- Transportation Workers, All Other $39,420
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,530
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,420
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $37,720
- Stockers and Order Fillers $36,910
- Bus Drivers, School $36,380
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $36,080
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $35,990
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $35,910
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,570
- Parking Attendants $29,550
- Driver/Sales Workers $25,690
Management 28
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $153,340
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $136,690
- Financial Managers $124,560
- Medical and Health Services Managers $106,240
- Industrial Production Managers $106,170
- Sales Managers $106,020
- Public Relations Managers $105,340
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $105,290
- Construction Managers $104,530
- Human Resources Managers $103,730
- Natural Sciences Managers $103,500
- Marketing Managers $103,020
- Purchasing Managers $101,620
- Managers, All Other $99,590
- Fundraising Managers $98,690
- Facilities Managers $97,860
- General and Operations Managers $94,990
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $88,880
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $88,630
- Gambling Managers $87,800
- Training and Development Managers $82,760
- Administrative Services Managers $81,510
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $81,220
- Lodging Managers $77,160
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $75,480
- Funeral Home Managers $62,510
- Food Service Managers $60,740
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $59,190
Arts, design, entertainment and media 28
- Art Directors $89,710
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $87,800
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $86,290
- Technical Writers $85,860
- Sound Engineering Technicians $81,720
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $78,460
- Producers and Directors $78,050
- Interior Designers $68,620
- Broadcast Technicians $67,910
- Public Relations Specialists $65,280
- Lighting Technicians $64,250
- Editors $62,910
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $61,160
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $61,020
- Film and Video Editors $59,990
- Audio and Video Technicians $59,270
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $57,490
- Graphic Designers $57,180
- Writers and Authors $52,700
- Set and Exhibit Designers $49,700
- Coaches and Scouts $47,950
- Interpreters and Translators $47,890
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $46,460
- Floral Designers $38,770
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,770
- Photographers $35,560
- Musicians and Singers not reported
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other not reported
Personal care and service 25
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $62,940
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,740
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,530
- Costume Attendants $47,480
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $46,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,000
- Skincare Specialists $40,700
- Residential Advisors $40,410
- Concierges $38,530
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,990
- Tour and Travel Guides $37,580
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $36,510
- Animal Trainers $36,060
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,340
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $33,500
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $30,540
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $30,490
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,690
- Animal Caretakers $29,530
- Childcare Workers $29,140
- Recreation Workers $29,130
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,470
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,270
- Gambling Dealers $24,060
Life, physical and social science 24
- Psychologists, All Other $144,390
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,540
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $100,580
- Hydrologists $97,430
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $95,090
- Urban and Regional Planners $88,750
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $88,750
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,530
- School Psychologists $84,850
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,480
- Conservation Scientists $79,790
- Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
- Biological Scientists, All Other $74,050
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $72,820
- Chemists $72,810
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $72,440
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $63,300
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,910
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $60,650
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $53,990
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $53,350
- Chemical Technicians $50,250
- Biological Technicians $48,650
Protective service 19
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $133,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $103,230
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $95,870
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,590
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $86,950
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $78,230
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,800
- Bailiffs $72,070
- Firefighters $67,120
- Transportation Security Screeners $61,190
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $55,230
- Private Detectives and Investigators $47,550
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $47,220
- Security Guards $38,340
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $32,860
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
- School Bus Monitors $28,560
Sales 18
- Sales Engineers $124,990
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $96,260
- Real Estate Brokers $86,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $71,240
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,480
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,500
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,410
- Real Estate Sales Agents $49,990
- Insurance Sales Agents $44,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,780
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $42,840
- Counter and Rental Clerks $38,720
- Parts Salespersons $36,810
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $35,660
- Telemarketers $34,590
- Retail Salespersons $33,430
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $31,950
- Cashiers $29,080
Computing and mathematics 17
- Actuaries $132,470
- Computer Network Architects $132,080
- Database Architects $130,360
- Software Developers $129,030
- Information Security Analysts $106,530
- Computer Systems Analysts $101,810
- Computer Occupations, All Other $100,570
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,240
- Data Scientists $93,310
- Computer Programmers $92,650
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $92,150
- Database Administrators $86,980
- Operations Research Analysts $82,120
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $81,230
- Web Developers $79,550
- Computer Network Support Specialists $70,000
- Computer User Support Specialists $56,900
Healthcare support 15
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $76,450
- Physical Therapist Assistants $73,080
- Massage Therapists $52,000
- Psychiatric Aides $50,250
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,620
- Dental Assistants $46,970
- Nursing Assistants $45,060
- Medical Assistants $43,450
- Medical Equipment Preparers $41,600
- Phlebotomists $40,050
- Pharmacy Aides $37,760
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,160
- Orderlies $34,560
- Physical Therapist Aides $29,430
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,420
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $58,590
- Cooks, All Other $49,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,700
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,550
- Cooks, Restaurant $37,170
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $35,670
- Dishwashers $33,950
- Food Preparation Workers $33,910
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $33,740
- Cooks, Fast Food $32,690
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,390
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,180
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,260
- Bartenders $25,790
- Waiters and Waitresses $24,960
Community and social service 14
- Social Workers, All Other $109,220
- Healthcare Social Workers $76,280
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $71,840
- Clergy $70,150
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,960
- Health Education Specialists $61,270
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,470
- Community Health Workers $57,380
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $51,210
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,850
- Rehabilitation Counselors $44,320
- Social and Human Service Assistants $39,240
- Counselors, All Other $38,970
Building and grounds maintenance 8
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,100
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $44,920
- Pest Control Workers $44,320
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $40,950
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,630
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $37,210
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,480
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Nevada?
The median across all occupations is $46,440 a year, or $22.33 an hour, covering 1,529,480 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Nevada?
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($180,600), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($154,040), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($153,340) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Nevada employ the most people in?
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand, with 53,660 employed at a median of $38,420. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Nevada electricity averages 13.60¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.