Comprehensive salary overview for Nevada based on 1,496,890 workers across 657 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Nevada based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $219,790 | $312,450 | 50 |
| 2 | Podiatrists | $216,900 | $203,110 | 40 |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $202,860 | $195,010 | 60 |
| 4 | Airline Pilot | $180,600 | $191,900 | 1,710 |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $154,040 | $145,540 | 400 |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,340 | $157,980 | 800 |
| 7 | Air Traffic Controllers | $147,700 | $139,740 | 210 |
| 8 | Optometrists | $146,760 | $138,650 | 360 |
| 9 | Psychologists, All Other | $144,390 | $130,120 | 100 |
| 10 | Pharmacist | $138,650 | $133,320 | 2,330 |
| 11 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $137,950 | $133,320 | N/A |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,690 | $157,060 | 3,040 |
| 13 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $133,910 | $130,530 | 140 |
| 14 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $133,660 | $126,750 | 1,270 |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $133,450 | $139,960 | 1,190 |
| 16 | Commercial Pilots | $132,490 | $149,230 | 1,590 |
| 17 | Actuaries | $132,470 | $131,460 | 140 |
| 18 | Computer Network Architects | $132,080 | $125,020 | 910 |
| 19 | Database Architects | $130,360 | $124,010 | 320 |
| 20 | Crane and Tower Operators | $129,930 | $107,660 | N/A |
| 21 | Software Developer | $129,030 | $137,920 | 4,640 |
| 22 | Dentists, General | $125,180 | $146,480 | 1,040 |
| 23 | Sales Engineers | $124,990 | $124,440 | 350 |
| 24 | Financial Manager | $124,560 | $141,580 | 7,240 |
| 25 | Veterinarian | $121,720 | $134,010 | 700 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Nevada by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,320 | 6,550 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $23,820 | 40 |
| Gambling Dealers | $24,060 | 17,700 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,960 | 39,910 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $25,690 | 4,820 |
| Bartenders | $25,790 | 17,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,260 | 13,240 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,270 | 3,730 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,470 | 6,740 |
| School Bus Monitors | $28,560 | 130 |
The most common jobs in Nevada by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 53,660 | $38,420 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 44,110 | $29,180 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,130 | $94,990 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,880 | $33,430 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 39,910 | $24,960 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 33,650 | $36,480 |
| Cashiers | 30,660 | $29,080 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 29,900 | $38,950 |
| Registered Nurse | 27,570 | $101,990 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 25,960 | $37,170 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.