Average Salaries in Nevada
Explore salaries across 679 occupations in Nevada. The average median wage across all tracked occupations is $69.4K, +5.5% vs the national average. See the highest-paying roles, where the jobs are, and how local wages compare to the rest of the country.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates. Coverage: 679 occupations and 1,533,110 total jobs in Nevada.
How the state compares
Nevada pays modestly above the national average. Most occupations here earn more than their national equivalents, but the gap is smaller than in top-tier markets.
Nevada has a mid-sized labor market, with strong representation in some occupations but thinner coverage in niche roles.
The highest-paid occupation tracked here is Dermatologists. Drill into any occupation below to see its local pay distribution, employment, and how it compares to the national market.
Top-paying and largest occupations in Nevada
Two different lenses on the local labor market: which occupations pay the most, and which employ the most workers. The highest-paid list tends to favor specialized professional and technical roles. The largest list reflects where the everyday jobs actually are.
Highest-paid occupations in Nevada
| Occupation | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | $419.4K | N/A |
| Radiologists | $386.2K | 410 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $384.4K | 40 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $345.6K | N/A |
| Surgeons, All Other | $326.5K | N/A |
| Physicians, All Other | $252.1K | 2,400 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $251.6K | 340 |
| Psychiatrists | $210K | 90 |
| Podiatrists | $205K | 70 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers | $192.5K | 2,160 |
Largest occupations in Nevada
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food And Counter Workers | 45,850 | $32K |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | $34.2K |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 42,520 | $26.4K |
| Laborers And Freight, Stock, And Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | $39.4K |
| General And Operations Managers | 38,920 | $99.4K |
| Janitors And Cleaners, Except Maids And Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | $38.4K |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | $40.6K |
| Stockers And Order Fillers | 31,270 | $37.4K |
| Cashiers | 30,160 | $29.9K |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 27,250 | $38.6K |
What Nevada specializes in
The location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here compared to the national average. A value above 1.00 means the occupation is more common in Nevada than in the country as a whole, which signals what this state is known for.
Most concentrated occupations in Nevada
| Occupation | Location quotient | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors Of Gambling Services Workers | 21.54 | $66.7K |
| Gambling Dealers | 20.78 | $25.7K |
| Gambling And Sports Book Writers And Runners | 16.09 | $37.5K |
| Gambling Managers | 15.74 | $91.3K |
| Loading And Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 14.95 | $82.9K |
| Gambling Change Persons And Booth Cashiers | 14.34 | $30.6K |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 14.25 | $38.6K |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 11.67 | $40.4K |
| Entertainers And Performers, Sports And Related Workers, All Other | 10.14 | N/A |
| Tapers | 9.26 | $60.7K |
Comparable states
| State | Average median | Highest-paid occupation |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $89.7K | Neurologists |
| Washington | $86.5K | Cardiologists |
| New York | $83.2K | Cardiologists |
| California | $83.2K | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric |
| Massachusetts | $81.2K | Radiologists |
| New Jersey | $80.4K | Radiologists |
| Minnesota | $79.9K | Radiologists |
| Alaska | $79.6K | Emergency Medicine Physicians |
Metros inside Nevada
Salaries can vary a lot within a single state. Urban metro areas typically pay more than rural regions, and specific industries cluster in particular cities. Drill into any metro below for its own full salary breakdown.
Major metros in Nevada
| Metro | Average median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $69.6K | 1,120,650 |
| Reno, NV | $66.7K | 266,610 |
| Carson City, NV | $66K | 25,980 |
Common salary questions for Nevada
What does "average median" mean? +
It is the average of all occupation-level medians in this area. It gives a rough sense of the overall wage level here compared to other states or metros, but it is not the same as a household income figure or a single blended salary.
What is a location quotient? +
A location quotient (LQ) compares how concentrated an occupation is in this area versus the national average. An LQ of 2.0 means the occupation is twice as concentrated here as it is nationally. High-LQ occupations are what this area specializes in.
How are comparable areas selected? +
Peer areas are other states with a similar overall wage level and employment size. They give you a quick sense of how this area ranks among places with a comparable labor market.