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87 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Nevada (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 87 occupations in Nevada with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Dermatologists at $419,410/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

87
Jobs Over $100K

$419,410

#1: Dermatologists

$135,418

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

122,430

Workers in These Jobs

All 87 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	Dermatologists	$419,410	$337,610	N/A
2	Radiologists	$386,210	$334,320	410
3	Physicians, Pathologists	$384,350	$249,720	40
4	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$345,600	$291,710	N/A
5	Family Medicine Physicians	$251,550	$242,460	340
6	Psychiatrists	$210,030	$203,980	90
7	Podiatrists	$204,990	$173,600	70
8	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$192,460	$204,470	2,160
9	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$166,360	$149,080	90
10	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$165,000	$177,200	3,610
11	Dentists, General	$162,200	$178,460	1,100
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$161,560	$170,190	780
13	Physicists	$154,030	$151,470	50
14	Lawyers	$150,510	$205,630	6,490
15	Chief Executives	$149,770	$235,840	1,370
16	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$141,950	$141,910	510
17	Air Traffic Controllers	$140,920	$143,990	210
18	Nurse Practitioners	$140,670	$137,410	1,930
19	Database Architects	$140,200	$143,000	420
20	Pharmacists	$140,030	$139,530	2,500
21	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$138,300	$133,660	100
22	Computer Network Architects	$138,060	$132,760	1,010
23	Optometrists	$135,650	$137,020	430
24	Physician Assistants	$134,660	$135,790	1,090
25	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$134,310	$142,800	80
26	Audiologists	$133,110	$118,870	N/A
27	Financial Managers	$132,490	$154,570	8,090
28	Actuaries	$132,370	$136,290	120
29	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$132,100	$130,320	1,300
30	Power Plant Operators	$131,400	$115,780	250
31	Software Developers	$128,810	$137,350	4,520
32	Human Resources Managers	$128,550	$145,370	1,520
33	Veterinarians	$125,550	$140,600	680
34	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$121,660	$126,190	80
35	Purchasing Managers	$120,270	$129,210	450
36	Medical and Health Services Managers	$119,990	$129,560	5,360
37	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$119,780	$101,880	160
38	Computer Hardware Engineers	$116,530	$117,110	160
39	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$116,180	$115,540	360
40	Crane and Tower Operators	$115,840	$108,410	380
41	Dental Hygienists	$115,290	$114,360	1,510
42	Construction Managers	$115,250	$124,280	4,460
43	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$115,180	$125,250	180
44	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$114,130	$97,960	250
45	Public Relations Managers	$114,130	$135,800	450
46	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$114,090	$162,050	390
47	Industrial Production Managers	$112,270	$121,720	1,620
48	Natural Sciences Managers	$112,260	$118,090	320
49	Physical Therapists	$111,250	$120,700	2,030
50	Occupational Therapists	$110,520	$112,290	1,080
51	Sales Managers	$109,790	$139,420	5,770
52	Environmental Engineers	$109,720	$120,710	290
53	Database Administrators	$109,670	$109,940	380
54	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$109,420	$107,670	2,490
55	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$109,300	$121,680	120
56	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$109,150	$112,580	120
57	Hydrologists	$107,930	$116,790	170
58	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,890	$114,840	290
59	Marketing Managers	$107,550	$134,410	3,430
60	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$107,500	$120,080	470
61	Electrical Engineers	$107,400	$115,770	1,100
62	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$107,260	$109,900	190
63	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,640	$107,460	140
64	Fundraising Managers	$106,420	$115,770	150
65	Information Security Analysts	$106,200	$119,190	1,330
66	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,860	$104,690	60
67	Emergency Management Directors	$105,570	$118,170	60
68	Commercial Pilots	$105,340	$125,470	1,100
69	Speech-Language Pathologists	$104,510	$103,870	1,270
70	Civil Engineers	$104,310	$114,970	3,560
71	Computer Systems Analysts	$104,060	$103,080	2,540
72	Registered Nurses	$103,670	$105,710	27,070
73	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$103,440	$106,700	1,980
74	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$102,980	$93,160	50
75	Mathematicians	$102,890	$109,590	70
76	Mechanical Engineers	$102,680	$110,180	1,410
77	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$102,650	$114,680	680
78	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$102,210	$93,880	120
79	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$102,130	$89,870	460
80	Industrial Engineers	$102,090	$100,500	1,570
81	Facilities Managers	$101,850	$113,120	1,250
82	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,640	$107,720	60
83	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$101,570	$110,250	530
84	Insurance Underwriters	$101,440	$103,000	480
85	Surgical Assistants	$100,820	$91,760	230
86	Urban and Regional Planners	$100,040	$103,380	270
87	Financial Risk Specialists	$100,010	$109,120	570

Nevada High-Salary Insights

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

14.2% of all tracked occupations in NV earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,010/year (Financial Risk Specialists), while the top earner makes $419,410/year.

Nevada ranks #25 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 2025 BLS data, there are 87 occupations in Nevada with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 14.2% of all tracked occupations in NV.

What is the highest paying job in Nevada?

The highest paying occupation in Nevada is Dermatologists with a median salary of $419,410 per year based on 2025 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 $100,010/year (Financial Risk Specialists). 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 87 occupations that pay over $100K in Nevada is $135,418 per year (2025 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.

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Jobs Over $100K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics