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205 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Nevada (2025)

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

There are 205 occupations in Nevada with a median salary above $75K 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 $75K+ 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

205
Jobs Over $75K

$419,410

#1: Dermatologists

$106,863

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

283,820

Workers in These Jobs

All 205 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	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

Nevada High-Salary Insights

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

33.4% of all tracked occupations in NV earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,180/year (Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists), while the top earner makes $419,410/year.

Nevada ranks #21 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 2025 BLS data, there are 205 occupations in Nevada with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 33.4% 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 $75K+ list in Nevada?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Nevada is $75,180/year (Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists). 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 205 occupations that pay over $75K in Nevada is $106,863 per year (2025 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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Jobs Over $75K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics