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399 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Nevada (2025)

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

There are 399 occupations in Nevada with a median salary above $50K 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

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

Average Salary by State

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

399
Jobs Over $50K

$419,410

#1: Dermatologists

$84,870

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

614,220

Workers in These Jobs

All 399 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	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
88	Project Management Specialists	$99,940	$106,040	8,290
89	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$99,890	$106,850	520
90	Epidemiologists	$99,880	$108,630	80
91	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$99,860	$107,800	2,250
92	General and Operations Managers	$99,390	$133,390	38,920
93	Training and Development Managers	$99,110	$111,430	620
94	Sales Engineers	$99,020	$112,140	320
95	Materials Engineers	$99,010	$107,480	100
96	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,920	$112,810	400
97	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$98,560	$102,580	530
98	Data Scientists	$98,540	$108,340	1,680
99	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$98,500	$104,290	1,880
100	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$98,260	$101,830	340
101	Art Directors	$98,070	$111,350	290
102	Materials Scientists	$97,490	$96,880	100
103	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$97,350	$97,610	370
104	Aerospace Engineers	$96,730	$118,420	270
105	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$96,560	$96,380	920
106	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,500	$89,750	870
107	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,330	$99,820	90
108	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$95,980	$98,350	640
109	Administrative Services Managers	$95,780	$108,340	3,010
110	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$94,890	$91,000	2,570
111	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,820	$102,450	50
112	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$94,470	$101,950	590
113	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$94,360	$94,920	1,150
114	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$93,920	$103,840	1,080
115	School Psychologists	$93,680	$96,920	290
116	Computer Programmers	$93,600	$102,130	840
117	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$93,560	$92,380	180
118	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$93,450	$91,600	190
119	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,300	$102,630	70
120	Radiation Therapists	$92,990	$107,250	110
121	Personal Financial Advisors	$92,720	$135,470	1,730
122	Fish and Game Wardens	$91,750	$90,270	50
123	Economists	$91,340	$96,620	70
124	Gambling Managers	$91,250	$103,590	790
125	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$89,770	$83,880	70
126	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$88,810	$111,420	1,320
127	Technical Writers	$88,750	$91,130	230
128	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$88,160	$91,290	1,140
129	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$87,850	$99,070	70
130	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,480	$94,230	100
131	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$87,240	$102,370	170
132	Operations Research Analysts	$86,500	$97,130	370
133	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,830	$81,100	280
134	Computer Network Support Specialists	$85,790	$83,880	2,460
135	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$85,590	$83,490	1,110
136	Respiratory Therapists	$85,480	$90,530	1,270
137	Landscape Architects	$85,140	$90,420	180
138	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,040	$89,550	350
139	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,980	$82,800	90
140	Financial Examiners	$84,650	$88,470	180
141	Sound Engineering Technicians	$84,570	$78,830	170
142	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$84,540	$81,580	610
143	Financial and Investment Analysts	$83,430	$89,650	1,830
144	Web Developers	$83,220	$91,430	340
145	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$83,050	$89,850	490
146	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$82,920	$84,310	880
147	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$82,910	$88,620	1,840
148	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$82,680	$75,530	710
149	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,540	$83,900	250
150	Surveyors	$82,460	$92,420	490
151	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$82,370	$89,080	410
152	Cost Estimators	$82,200	$88,930	2,240
153	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,020	$89,340	70
154	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$82,010	$80,230	220
155	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$81,990	$90,360	9,680
156	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,930	$83,350	80
157	Hearing Aid Specialists	$81,800	$76,280	60
158	Riggers	$81,720	$78,880	860
159	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$81,630	$68,580	160
160	Accountants and Auditors	$81,600	$89,310	6,930
161	Budget Analysts	$81,600	$87,310	440
162	Management Analysts	$81,600	$91,530	4,550
163	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$81,440	$80,880	N/A
164	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,300	$83,500	140
165	Chemists	$81,170	$86,700	280
166	Forensic Science Technicians	$81,090	$86,640	360
167	Food Scientists and Technologists	$80,580	$82,220	50
168	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$80,390	$82,930	100
169	Historians	$80,140	$89,870	N/A
170	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$80,120	$92,530	1,180
171	Avionics Technicians	$80,040	$78,490	50
172	Real Estate Sales Agents	$79,990	$83,470	1,490
173	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$79,860	$85,690	5,450
174	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$79,860	$80,220	2,870
175	Statisticians	$79,750	$91,920	50
176	Logisticians	$79,600	$83,080	1,290
177	Stonemasons	$79,600	$72,720	220
178	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$79,510	$77,290	220
179	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$79,380	$75,950	60
180	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$79,110	$88,360	60
181	Recreational Therapists	$78,730	$71,530	400
182	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$78,550	$83,550	370
183	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$78,510	$71,820	80
184	Producers and Directors	$78,480	$93,070	1,630
185	Healthcare Social Workers	$78,470	$78,240	1,160
186	Compliance Officers	$78,290	$82,690	4,400
187	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$78,140	$86,470	5,720
188	Lodging Managers	$78,110	$95,770	490
189	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$77,750	$75,900	2,240
190	Labor Relations Specialists	$77,240	$94,360	610
191	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,160	$103,430	1,230
192	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$76,750	$84,380	1,510
193	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$76,680	$86,710	210
194	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$76,490	$82,150	3,240
195	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$76,160	$74,470	3,350
196	Meter Readers, Utilities	$76,120	$72,100	160
197	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$75,840	$74,620	780
198	Mechanical Drafters	$75,830	$78,230	250
199	Physical Therapist Assistants	$75,520	$72,960	560
200	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$75,500	$72,140	750
201	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$75,500	$79,410	280
202	Surgical Technologists	$75,480	$74,880	1,110
203	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,330	$80,050	70
204	Construction and Building Inspectors	$75,290	$78,320	1,780
205	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$75,180	$79,540	190
206	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,810	$73,740	800
207	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$74,360	$92,200	N/A
208	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,240	$78,930	310
209	Chiropractors	$74,190	$75,370	240
210	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,180	$81,020	70
211	Clergy	$73,910	$71,420	210
212	Public Relations Specialists	$73,840	$79,430	1,600
213	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$73,700	$75,170	260
214	Electricians	$73,570	$75,710	8,350
215	Credit Analysts	$73,090	$83,530	390
216	Broadcast Technicians	$73,070	$69,990	280
217	Conservation Scientists	$73,030	$72,640	210
218	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$72,990	$75,600	2,310
219	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,950	$76,890	420
220	Editors	$72,510	$73,330	N/A
221	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$72,310	$85,990	70
222	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$72,230	$70,480	730
223	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$71,840	$76,790	5,780
224	Human Resources Specialists	$71,610	$79,260	6,520
225	Soil and Plant Scientists	$71,450	$76,110	90
226	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$71,410	$76,050	5,410
227	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$71,310	$76,890	250
228	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$71,240	$80,710	380
229	Bailiffs	$71,230	$72,180	210
230	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$71,050	$69,760	620
231	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$70,740	$70,630	170
232	Curators	$69,900	$69,380	100
233	Medical Equipment Repairers	$69,820	$66,940	300
234	Judicial Law Clerks	$69,600	$72,800	70
235	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$69,220	$87,750	N/A
236	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$69,030	$73,910	560
237	Hydrologic Technicians	$68,660	$72,760	30
238	Fundraisers	$68,530	$70,710	310
239	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$68,410	$71,370	1,990
240	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$68,270	$73,190	3,600
241	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$68,150	$79,340	8,970
242	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$67,830	$71,550	2,670
243	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$67,810	$70,830	100
244	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,440	$77,140	60
245	Instructional Coordinators	$67,410	$70,840	1,130
246	Carpet Installers	$67,040	$62,380	710
247	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$67,000	$72,990	1,100
248	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$66,710	$68,740	2,250
249	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$66,680	$69,210	5,590
250	Firefighters	$66,570	$70,510	2,640
251	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$66,300	$68,810	3,910
252	Film and Video Editors	$65,720	$75,760	320
253	Social and Community Service Managers	$65,570	$76,270	1,200
254	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,520	$68,570	8,920
255	Food Service Managers	$65,320	$77,540	4,310
256	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$65,250	$63,540	70
257	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$65,200	$75,370	210
258	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$65,110	$67,760	430
259	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$65,040	$65,840	9,550
260	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$64,930	$66,570	1,400
261	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$64,680	$66,350	3,620
262	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$64,530	$67,170	110
263	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,510	$67,990	150
264	Loan Officers	$64,500	$87,850	2,580
265	Transportation Security Screeners	$64,500	$62,150	1,350
266	Microbiologists	$64,490	$85,220	110
267	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$64,390	$73,840	230
268	Writers and Authors	$63,910	$63,980	190
269	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$63,810	$69,640	730
270	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$63,610	$66,600	250
271	Pipelayers	$63,570	$62,160	450
272	Travel Agents	$63,400	$65,270	N/A
273	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,280	$60,690	290
274	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$63,090	$68,590	14,380
275	Millwrights	$63,040	$70,100	150
276	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$62,960	$64,590	270
277	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$62,900	$63,790	1,100
278	Graphic Designers	$62,890	$64,700	1,570
279	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$62,800	$64,040	890
280	Audio and Video Technicians	$62,770	$68,920	1,580
281	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$62,730	$69,730	N/A
282	Postal Service Clerks	$62,610	$62,280	460
283	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$62,510	$73,740	1,400
284	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$62,460	$62,390	90
285	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$62,450	$72,590	10,950
286	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$62,420	$66,960	30
287	Carpenters	$62,380	$69,250	12,700
288	Chefs and Head Cooks	$62,380	$67,380	3,940
289	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$62,290	$65,010	15,010
290	Health Education Specialists	$62,120	$68,980	270
291	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$62,110	$67,540	320
292	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$62,070	$63,090	2,530
293	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$62,030	$64,810	70
294	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$61,770	$71,640	440
295	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,740	$61,480	950
296	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$61,700	$68,100	2,540
297	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$61,610	$71,510	5,370
298	Chemical Technicians	$61,520	$65,150	1,050
299	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$61,520	$64,590	1,600
300	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$61,490	$77,880	3,140
301	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,470	$67,180	990
302	Boilermakers	$61,430	$68,570	70
303	Airfield Operations Specialists	$61,350	$66,570	150
304	Tool and Die Makers	$61,350	$65,880	220
305	Training and Development Specialists	$61,350	$66,860	3,440
306	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$61,310	$64,120	770
307	Lighting Technicians	$61,250	$61,920	390
308	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$61,230	$64,150	3,290
309	Tile and Stone Setters	$61,200	$69,920	1,450
310	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$61,180	$59,900	130
311	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$61,080	$65,930	4,030
312	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$61,030	$60,530	1,350
313	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$60,980	$65,540	1,170
314	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$60,810	$63,920	350
315	Funeral Home Managers	$60,750	$71,360	100
316	Tapers	$60,690	$65,990	1,190
317	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$60,670	$59,550	810
318	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$60,520	$72,530	1,020
319	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,510	$63,350	4,170
320	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$60,500	$68,160	260
321	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$60,460	$121,090	160
322	Motorcycle Mechanics	$60,450	$59,570	110
323	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$60,370	$63,280	390
324	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,340	$64,300	6,290
325	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$60,230	$60,700	30
326	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$60,190	$60,550	N/A
327	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$60,180	$61,990	660
328	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$60,180	$54,900	220
329	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$60,120	$65,530	N/A
330	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$60,040	$61,580	1,010
331	Tax Preparers	$60,000	$69,450	1,410
332	Athletic Trainers	$59,820	$63,760	180
333	Paramedics	$59,280	$61,990	950
334	Food Science Technicians	$59,070	$58,820	110
335	Animal Control Workers	$58,810	$58,020	100
336	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,790	$65,510	680
337	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$58,540	$59,500	560
338	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$58,520	$58,690	210
339	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$58,680	920
340	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$58,240	$57,080	60
341	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$58,220	$58,800	1,390
342	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$57,980	$63,610	150
343	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$57,960	$58,100	3,010
344	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$57,960	$65,180	600
345	Computer User Support Specialists	$57,870	$61,790	6,560
346	Community Health Workers	$57,730	$63,550	670
347	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$57,610	$62,550	2,060
348	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$57,320	$66,160	2,040
349	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$57,250	$58,560	1,530
350	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$57,210	$64,300	130
351	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$57,210	$64,350	1,810
352	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$57,070	$57,460	1,520
353	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$56,790	$58,370	130
354	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$56,750	$56,820	170
355	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$56,740	$57,910	40
356	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$56,680	$59,390	1,250
357	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$56,470	$58,610	1,430
358	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$56,470	$59,510	70
359	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$56,390	$59,610	4,120
360	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$55,790	$60,920	2,190
361	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$55,680	$53,220	130
362	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$55,670	$64,060	5,630
363	Costume Attendants	$55,640	$59,450	390
364	Credit Counselors	$55,480	$57,640	170
365	Exercise Physiologists	$55,240	$57,640	N/A
366	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$55,160	$57,420	N/A
367	Parking Enforcement Workers	$55,040	$61,390	40
368	Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	$54,950	$55,520	130
369	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$54,230	$60,220	750
370	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$53,610	$61,210	1,150
371	Massage Therapists	$53,540	$60,240	1,620
372	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$53,210	$58,080	2,540
373	Traffic Technicians	$53,100	$63,460	190
374	Machinists	$53,050	$56,270	900
375	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,870	$67,220	260
376	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$52,800	$53,600	120
377	Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	$52,700	$61,530	N/A
378	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$52,360	$56,450	16,520
379	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$52,280	$59,440	2,980
380	Funeral Attendants	$51,980	$46,580	100
381	Flight Attendants	$51,800	$52,280	4,040
382	Biological Technicians	$51,680	$54,100	280
383	Procurement Clerks	$51,530	$53,990	580
384	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$51,430	$51,930	350
385	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$51,400	$57,210	N/A
386	Psychiatric Aides	$51,400	$51,030	220
387	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$51,210	$53,350	1,620
388	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$51,210	$50,170	190
389	Roofers	$51,090	$57,460	2,120
390	Foresters	$51,070	$60,140	N/A
391	Coaches and Scouts	$51,020	$59,780	2,390
392	Set and Exhibit Designers	$50,860	$61,140	180
393	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$50,380	$52,780	15,180
394	Interpreters and Translators	$50,370	$50,390	320
395	Medical Records Specialists	$50,300	$55,730	2,350
396	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$50,250	$53,450	1,120
397	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$50,080	$52,300	4,100
398	Transportation Inspectors	$50,060	$70,360	430
399	Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,050	$50,440	N/A

Nevada High-Salary Insights

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

65.1% of all tracked occupations in NV earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,050/year (Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders), while the top earner makes $419,410/year.

Nevada ranks #25 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 2025 BLS data, there are 399 occupations in Nevada with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 65.1% 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 $50K+ list in Nevada?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Nevada is $50,050/year (Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders). 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 399 occupations that pay over $50K in Nevada is $84,870 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics