183 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Nevada (2024)

There are 183 occupations in Nevada with a median salary above $75K 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+

183
Jobs Over $75K

$198,370

#1: Psychiatrists

$94,696

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

249,570

Workers in These Jobs

All 183 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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

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Nevada High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Nevada are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

28.1% of all tracked occupations in NV earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,090/year (Gambling Managers), while the top earner makes $198,370/year.

Nevada ranks #20 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Nevada?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 183 occupations in Nevada with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 28.1% 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 $75K+ list in Nevada?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Nevada is $75,090/year (Gambling Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Nevada?

The average median salary among all 183 occupations that pay over $75K in Nevada is $94,696 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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