Average salary in Nevada
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Nevada is $62,050 a year and the median is $47,660, across 1,551,540 jobs (BLS May 2025). Nevada ranks #35 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $62,050 |
| Median salary | $47,660 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.91 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $28,270 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $106,080 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $52,037 |
Highest-paying jobs in Nevada
- Physician: $252,120
- Family Medicine Physician: $251,550
- Airline Pilot: $192,460
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $165,000
- Dentist: $162,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $161,560
- Lawyer: $150,510
- Chief Executive: $149,770
- Nurse Practitioner: $140,670
- Pharmacist: $140,030
- Computer Network Architect: $138,060
- Physician Assistant: $134,660
- Financial Manager: $132,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective: $132,100
- Software Engineer: $128,810
- Human Resources Manager: $128,550
- Veterinarian: $125,550
- Purchasing Manager: $120,270
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $119,990
- Electronics Engineer: $116,180
Most common jobs in Nevada
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 45,850 | $31,950 |
| Retail Salesperson | 43,920 | $34,190 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 42,520 | $26,410 |
| Laborer and Freight | 40,850 | $39,350 |
| General and Operations Manager | 38,920 | $99,390 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 32,830 | $38,420 |
| Customer Service Representative | 32,110 | $40,560 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 31,270 | $37,380 |
| Cashier | 30,160 | $29,870 |
| Cook | 27,250 | $38,610 |
| Registered Nurse | 27,070 | $103,670 |
| Security Guard | 26,680 | $37,310 |
| Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner | 24,380 | $46,550 |
| Office Clerk | 20,430 | $45,460 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 17,940 | $33,670 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Nevada?
$62,050 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $47,660 ($22.91/hour), per BLS May 2025. Nevada ranks #35 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
Physician ($252,120), Family Medicine Physician ($251,550), Airline Pilot ($192,460), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Nevada?
Earning more than the median of $47,660 puts you above half of Nevada workers; the top 10% earn over $106,080.