382 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Nevada (2024)

There are 382 occupations in Nevada with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

382
Jobs Over $50K

$198,370

#1: Psychiatrists

$77,291

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

559,100

Workers in These Jobs

All 382 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
56	Computer Occupations, All Other	$99,060	$104,470	3,120
57	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,990	$108,140	300
58	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$98,560	$100,620	90
59	Materials Engineers	$98,420	$101,130	100
60	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$98,410	$102,330	90
61	Computer Hardware Engineers	$97,980	$111,390	160
62	Dental Hygienists	$97,620	$90,320	2,160
63	Marketing Managers	$97,560	$122,120	3,800
64	Urban and Regional Planners	$96,850	$98,470	270
65	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$96,220	$97,880	90
66	Registered Nurses	$96,210	$97,700	25,890
67	Commercial Pilots	$95,940	$130,060	1,850
68	Labor Relations Specialists	$95,840	$125,720	540
69	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$95,810	$82,840	570
70	Transportation Inspectors	$95,680	$83,440	230
71	Managers, All Other	$95,260	$120,550	13,790
72	Electrical Engineers	$95,140	$97,040	960
73	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$95,130	$89,120	2,080
74	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$95,030	$92,080	390
75	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$94,840	$100,410	870
76	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$94,020	$84,530	140
77	Information Security Analysts	$93,950	$106,350	880
78	Computer Programmers	$93,430	$98,890	600
79	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$93,380	$88,140	190
80	Human Resources Managers	$92,040	$106,700	1,640
81	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$91,240	$106,530	260
82	Project Management Specialists	$90,510	$96,980	6,200
83	General and Operations Managers	$90,320	$125,990	42,450
84	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$90,200	$104,460	750
85	Avionics Technicians	$89,380	$86,970	260
86	Natural Sciences Managers	$88,340	$101,760	400
87	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$88,050	$88,620	740
88	Facilities Managers	$87,980	$94,390	1,170
89	Legislators	$87,520	$164,980	160
90	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$87,410	$95,380	570
91	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$86,050	$85,950	520
92	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$86,050	$90,760	410
93	Data Scientists	$86,030	$96,800	980
94	Financial Risk Specialists	$85,560	$105,300	580
95	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,530	$85,730	70
96	Aerospace Engineers	$85,440	$93,660	380
97	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$85,330	$91,000	490
98	Conservation Scientists	$85,220	$84,020	130
99	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$85,110	$86,330	80
100	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$85,010	$75,800	100
101	Construction and Building Inspectors	$84,980	$81,530	1,140
102	Fundraising Managers	$84,670	$99,520	130
103	Engineers, All Other	$84,580	$90,800	700
104	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,580	$99,320	470
105	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$84,530	$90,200	160
106	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,080	$86,700	110
107	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,040	$93,580	40
108	School Psychologists	$83,940	$89,430	260
109	Civil Engineers	$83,700	$97,170	2,940
110	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,650	$119,760	950
111	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,510	$92,440	100
112	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,430	$87,350	90
113	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$83,160	$107,220	1,280
114	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$83,080	$88,950	190
115	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$82,990	$79,250	70
116	Mechanical Engineers	$82,950	$91,740	950
117	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$82,660	$79,780	530
118	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$82,600	$85,910	130
119	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,410	$94,100	1,780
120	Management Analysts	$82,360	$93,930	3,770
121	Financial Examiners	$82,280	$81,850	80
122	Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,110	$95,200	1,030
123	Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other	$82,010	$78,610	90
124	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$82,000	$80,750	870
125	Radiation Therapists	$81,980	$90,980	70
126	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$81,950	$81,190	340
127	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$81,900	$109,720	260
128	Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	$81,860	$67,360	50
129	Database Administrators	$81,850	$86,080	560
130	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$81,760	$84,540	100
131	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,680	$79,060	80
132	Epidemiologists	$81,600	$87,060	40
133	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$81,340	$94,850	1,110
134	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,220	$82,520	230
135	Technical Writers	$80,800	$83,970	230
136	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$80,770	$90,110	2,560
137	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$80,730	$79,650	5,820
138	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$80,600	$86,110	110
139	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$80,480	$78,060	1,860
140	Carpet Installers	$80,470	$68,970	800
141	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$80,260	$83,840	N/A
142	Training and Development Managers	$80,170	$94,480	480
143	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$80,030	$86,310	9,670
144	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,890	$81,590	50
145	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,820	$89,120	340
146	Mathematicians	$79,770	$96,120	80
147	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$79,570	$86,000	350
148	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,560	$81,020	200
149	Respiratory Therapists	$79,560	$84,750	1,350
150	Education Administrators, All Other	$79,410	$83,560	260
151	Operations Research Analysts	$79,410	$86,390	310
152	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$79,240	$85,540	110
153	Surgical Assistants	$79,040	$81,060	N/A
154	Producers and Directors	$78,970	$89,910	1,640
155	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,830	$73,820	80
156	Gas Plant Operators	$78,700	$76,760	220
157	Cost Estimators	$78,590	$84,440	2,310
158	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,530	$82,550	320
159	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$78,530	$86,570	1,580
160	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,330	$73,670	350
161	Logisticians	$78,040	$77,650	1,100
162	Power Plant Operators	$77,890	$82,240	270
163	Hearing Aid Specialists	$77,560	$67,850	50
164	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$77,480	$101,860	190
165	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$77,420	$78,150	60
166	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$76,830	$72,380	720
167	Emergency Management Directors	$76,820	$85,990	60
168	Chiropractors	$76,530	$107,920	210
169	Riggers	$76,280	$83,330	590
170	Recreational Therapists	$76,220	$72,970	250
171	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$76,110	$72,440	590
172	Budget Analysts	$76,090	$79,160	350
173	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$75,930	$72,930	3,140
174	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$75,880	$83,870	170
175	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$75,850	$75,160	160
176	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$75,750	$107,220	120
177	Airfield Operations Specialists	$75,670	$70,310	90
178	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$75,600	$70,340	150
179	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$75,530	$80,660	640
180	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$75,500	$82,670	210
181	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$75,160	$78,950	5,320
182	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,130	$74,810	250
183	Gambling Managers	$75,090	$94,430	920
184	Financial Specialists, All Other	$74,990	$81,510	970
185	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,920	$76,420	70
186	Surveyors	$74,850	$85,730	530
187	Fashion Designers	$74,700	$73,350	50
188	Judicial Law Clerks	$74,390	$78,120	180
189	Art Directors	$74,330	$81,490	180
190	Accountants and Auditors	$73,720	$73,950	6,690
191	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$73,690	$73,840	80
192	Surgical Technologists	$73,280	$73,800	970
193	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,930	$76,000	210
194	Physical Therapist Assistants	$72,650	$80,360	670
195	Pipelayers	$72,650	$75,650	500
196	Economists	$72,590	$80,060	50
197	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$72,550	$82,030	2,980
198	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$72,490	$69,880	670
199	Microbiologists	$71,420	$74,030	80
200	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$71,320	$73,450	1,250
201	Credit Analysts	$70,830	$82,740	360
202	Healthcare Social Workers	$70,690	$70,500	920
203	Administrative Services Managers	$70,070	$84,190	2,800
204	Compliance Officers	$69,990	$76,050	3,350
205	Forensic Science Technicians	$69,470	$77,180	330
206	Foresters	$69,470	$69,020	30
207	Biological Scientists, All Other	$69,100	$73,140	590
208	Designers, All Other	$69,030	$97,770	90
209	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$68,850	$73,720	40
210	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$68,740	$71,940	130
211	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$68,640	$70,360	410
212	Computer Network Support Specialists	$68,350	$71,660	1,640
213	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$68,050	$72,990	6,040
214	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$67,340	$63,280	1,120
215	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,140	$69,490	70
216	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$66,980	$71,840	790
217	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$66,760	$68,840	510
218	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$66,730	$74,810	1,450
219	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$66,640	$72,000	360
220	Instructional Coordinators	$66,420	$69,120	1,150
221	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$66,400	$64,800	300
222	Clergy	$66,370	$84,130	160
223	Editors	$66,220	$67,490	350
224	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$66,110	$70,700	700
225	Interior Designers	$66,000	$75,240	530
226	Statisticians	$65,880	$75,600	70
227	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$65,800	$68,080	710
228	Drafters, All Other	$65,480	$67,560	150
229	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$65,460	$61,130	80
230	Film and Video Editors	$65,440	$74,940	230
231	Fundraisers	$65,320	$64,930	270
232	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,220	$71,170	3,090
233	Sheet Metal Workers	$65,180	$72,940	900
234	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$65,000	$63,910	1,370
235	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$64,940	$58,120	290
236	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$64,920	$66,580	3,030
237	Mechanical Drafters	$64,920	$62,490	190
238	Tool and Die Makers	$64,690	$67,420	110
239	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,570	$75,910	580
240	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$64,480	$83,680	170
241	Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	$64,220	$60,580	160
242	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,180	$68,580	1,650
243	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,860	$67,530	270
244	Health Education Specialists	$63,830	$67,660	210
245	Lighting Technicians	$63,820	$69,570	280
246	Bailiffs	$63,710	$68,150	240
247	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$63,680	$70,260	350
248	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$63,650	$66,720	2,310
249	Curators	$63,650	$68,710	80
250	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,640	$65,170	600
251	Millwrights	$63,630	$67,080	120
252	Animal Control Workers	$63,610	$60,740	90
253	Firefighters	$63,600	$65,760	2,130
254	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$63,530	$60,110	90
255	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$63,500	$67,930	3,100
256	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$63,440	$66,350	490
257	Social and Community Service Managers	$63,430	$70,180	N/A
258	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$63,280	$68,970	4,290
259	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$63,260	$62,210	350
260	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,170	$67,190	350
261	Web Developers	$63,020	$70,600	270
262	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,970	$67,570	7,990
263	Lodging Managers	$62,950	$81,330	400
264	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$62,820	$58,110	N/A
265	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$62,700	$61,200	3,360
266	Human Resources Specialists	$62,690	$72,760	6,200
267	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$62,660	$67,450	210
268	Carpenters	$62,600	$66,750	14,280
269	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$62,580	$68,810	2,350
270	Insurance Underwriters	$62,570	$75,320	410
271	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,520	$62,720	9,030
272	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$62,510	$74,950	11,730
273	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$62,420	$64,980	430
274	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,410	$62,520	1,050
275	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$62,290	$65,200	2,590
276	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,000	$63,930	130
277	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,940	$66,440	1,160
278	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$61,910	$66,500	1,160
279	Writers and Authors	$61,910	$68,690	280
280	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$61,900	$62,720	380
281	Meter Readers, Utilities	$61,830	$63,010	100
282	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$61,760	$62,860	290
283	Sound Engineering Technicians	$61,620	$72,140	180
284	Real Estate Brokers	$61,450	$86,300	340
285	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$61,390	$69,960	310
286	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$61,390	$63,780	5,390
287	Tile and Stone Setters	$61,360	$65,610	1,710
288	Public Relations Specialists	$61,270	$69,000	1,230
289	Food Service Managers	$61,260	$69,470	4,540
290	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$61,240	$58,850	270
291	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$61,220	$64,320	230
292	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$61,190	$84,670	300
293	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$60,930	$70,510	310
294	Soil and Plant Scientists	$60,920	$65,040	30
295	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$60,890	$62,030	1,790
296	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$60,880	$61,980	2,030
297	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$60,660	$60,250	930
298	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$60,650	$63,570	1,540
299	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$60,580	$67,410	5,170
300	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$60,520	$63,260	760
301	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$60,480	$68,060	4,100
302	Electricians	$60,460	$68,650	8,370
303	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$60,450	$62,600	3,330
304	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,040	$68,100	150
305	Funeral Home Managers	$60,040	$68,050	70
306	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$59,870	$55,570	40
307	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$59,420	$66,810	7,630
308	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$59,380	$71,570	330
309	Extraction Workers, All Other	$59,380	$64,050	870
310	Home Appliance Repairers	$59,240	$54,790	150
311	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$59,000	$62,410	13,580
312	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$58,880	$58,080	520
313	Mechanical Door Repairers	$58,840	$56,610	500
314	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$58,640	$60,610	4,560
315	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$58,630	$55,260	590
316	Paramedics	$58,600	$60,070	970
317	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$58,480	$60,760	4,730
318	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$58,390	$59,770	2,570
319	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$58,330	$71,810	3,040
320	Audio and Video Technicians	$58,040	$63,300	2,270
321	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$57,910	$60,830	90
322	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$57,910	$68,890	240
323	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$57,900	$63,200	N/A
324	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$57,780	$79,700	210
325	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$57,720	$57,990	16,580
326	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$57,580	$59,820	2,020
327	Postal Service Clerks	$57,530	$58,040	510
328	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$57,420	$61,500	870
329	Landscape Architects	$57,400	$64,210	N/A
330	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$57,330	$60,500	120
331	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$57,170	$61,770	410
332	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$57,010	$56,330	200
333	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$56,770	$62,620	2,180
334	Hydrologic Technicians	$56,590	$63,810	30
335	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$56,330	$67,460	4,490
336	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$56,220	$56,570	500
337	Loan Officers	$55,900	$77,420	3,450
338	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$55,860	$59,520	540
339	Tapers	$55,660	$62,050	980
340	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$55,350	$54,390	620
341	Chemists	$55,200	$64,530	200
342	Tax Preparers	$55,170	$56,800	760
343	Graphic Designers	$55,000	$59,900	1,590
344	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$54,880	$65,860	8,380
345	Protective Service Workers, All Other	$54,840	$59,160	1,450
346	Flight Attendants	$54,740	$58,340	3,470
347	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$54,350	$59,570	1,830
348	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$54,250	$65,340	30
349	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$53,980	$57,450	2,030
350	Community Health Workers	$53,950	$63,320	670
351	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$53,810	$54,320	N/A
352	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$53,440	$56,210	900
353	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$53,390	$59,060	3,800
354	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$53,240	$56,320	1,960
355	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$53,020	$52,530	890
356	Chefs and Head Cooks	$52,980	$62,020	3,900
357	Brokerage Clerks	$52,890	$53,910	550
358	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$52,830	$55,530	250
359	Roofers	$52,820	$59,870	2,040
360	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$52,790	$58,860	2,200
361	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$52,590	$54,320	1,610
362	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$52,590	$55,320	80
363	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$52,360	$56,020	250
364	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$52,000	$59,230	1,430
365	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$51,960	$59,440	160
366	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$51,880	$52,610	1,500
367	Helpers--Electricians	$51,760	$58,590	390
368	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$51,370	$51,900	270
369	Computer User Support Specialists	$51,110	$57,760	6,460
370	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$51,080	$47,880	610
371	Traffic Technicians	$51,080	$61,100	120
372	Training and Development Specialists	$50,990	$62,950	3,580
373	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$50,960	$59,970	820
374	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$50,810	$62,620	260
375	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$50,530	$55,070	850
376	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$50,320	$55,400	1,090
377	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$50,270	$50,630	400
378	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$50,140	$53,180	50
379	Athletic Trainers	$50,100	$49,240	150
380	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$50,080	$67,540	270
381	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$50,060	$62,060	N/A
382	Stonemasons	$50,060	$50,060	260

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Nevada High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Nevada are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

58.7% of all tracked occupations in NV earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,060/year (Stonemasons), while the top earner makes $198,370/year.

Nevada ranks #22 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Nevada?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 382 occupations in Nevada with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 58.7% 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 $50K+ list in Nevada?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Nevada is $50,060/year (Stonemasons). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Nevada?

The average median salary among all 382 occupations that pay over $50K in Nevada is $77,291 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K 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 $50K 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