55 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Nevada (2024)

There are 55 occupations in Nevada with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Psychiatrists at $198,370/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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55
Jobs Over $100K

$198,370

#1: Psychiatrists

$118,907

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

64,680

Workers in These Jobs

All 55 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Nevada

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Psychiatrists	$198,370	$231,780	70
2	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$191,310	$220,750	1,630
3	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$181,650	$202,000	490
4	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$178,690	$162,590	260
5	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$159,020	$151,500	150
6	Physician Assistants	$158,720	$154,800	1,450
7	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$147,410	$157,300	920
8	Nurse Practitioners	$138,780	$148,670	2,040
9	Pharmacists	$134,170	$131,820	2,520
10	Psychologists, All Other	$133,720	$124,650	120
11	Dentists, General	$128,400	$144,420	850
12	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$128,380	$142,150	2,720
13	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$126,840	$124,620	60
14	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$126,510	$118,430	40
15	Software Developers	$125,590	$133,490	5,030
16	Database Architects	$125,180	$130,500	300
17	Lawyers	$125,040	$159,840	6,580
18	Financial Managers	$123,990	$140,450	6,950
19	Air Traffic Controllers	$123,280	$127,600	230
20	Computer Network Architects	$122,530	$122,870	660
21	Optometrists	$118,040	$122,610	300
22	Therapists, All Other	$118,040	$103,860	300
23	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$114,860	$115,550	1,340
24	Crane and Tower Operators	$113,220	$108,890	180
25	Physicists	$112,460	$126,050	40
26	Nuclear Technicians	$109,210	$97,360	70
27	Industrial Engineers	$108,380	$108,070	980
28	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,420	$132,770	190
29	Sales Engineers	$105,600	$121,520	240
30	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,460	$99,450	40
31	Purchasing Managers	$104,380	$111,560	670
32	Medical and Health Services Managers	$104,200	$120,770	4,560
33	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$104,020	$106,830	360
34	Physical Therapists	$104,000	$111,460	1,880
35	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,690	$111,290	200
36	Veterinarians	$103,530	$104,830	770
37	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$103,360	$101,940	2,210
38	Sales Managers	$103,000	$137,630	4,840
39	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$102,780	$111,850	N/A
40	Speech-Language Pathologists	$102,600	$100,620	1,340
41	Industrial Production Managers	$102,450	$107,940	1,270
42	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$101,900	$110,780	330
43	Environmental Engineers	$101,640	$110,770	200
44	Occupational Therapists	$101,510	$107,070	1,220
45	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,330	$110,020	70
46	Hydrologists	$101,320	$108,450	170
47	Physical Scientists, All Other	$101,040	$110,300	150
48	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,850	$105,310	60
49	Computer Systems Analysts	$100,780	$107,380	1,920
50	Public Relations Managers	$100,690	$130,430	360
51	Actuaries	$100,540	$111,310	70
52	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$100,380	$109,940	330
53	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,300	$95,300	30
54	Social Workers, All Other	$100,240	$88,870	530
55	Construction Managers	$100,100	$111,850	4,390

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Nevada High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Nevada are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

8.4% of all tracked occupations in NV earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,100/year (Construction Managers), while the top earner makes $198,370/year.

Nevada ranks #35 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Nevada?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 55 occupations in Nevada with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 8.4% of all tracked occupations in NV.

What is the highest paying job in Nevada?

The highest paying occupation in Nevada is Psychiatrists with a median salary of $198,370 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Nevada?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Nevada is $100,100/year (Construction Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Nevada?

The average median salary among all 55 occupations that pay over $100K in Nevada is $118,907 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Nevada?

High-paying jobs in Nevada typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Nevada

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics