Average and median wage in Nevada
Half of the 1,551,540 workers in Nevada earn less than $47,660 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $62,050, or $29.83 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $28,270 or less and the top 10% $106,080 or more. The average is 11% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 7% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $28K10th
- $36K25th
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| Pay level | Nevada per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,050 | $29.83 | $69,770 |
| Median | $47,660 | $22.91 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $28,270 | $13.59 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $36,150 | $17.38 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $74,140 | $35.64 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $106,080 | $51.00 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Nevada
- Carson City$68,900
- Reno$64,520
- Las Vegas$60,800
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $68,900 | $56,680 | $57,301 | 98 | $494,229 |
| Reno | $64,520 | $49,660 | $54,022 | 101 | $570,546 |
| Las Vegas | $60,800 | $46,670 | $51,033 | 100 | $430,650 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Nevada
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Las Vegas$602,360
- Dermatologists · Las Vegas$344,310
- Physicians, All Other · Reno$339,530
- Physicians, Pathologists · Las Vegas$297,640
- Chief Executives · Las Vegas$295,230
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Las Vegas$278,840
- Surgeons, All Other · Las Vegas$254,780
- Family Medicine Physicians · Reno$252,080
- Physicians, All Other · Carson City$248,260
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Reno$246,630
Most common jobs in Nevada
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,850 | $32,820 | $31,950 | $33,050 |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | $36,320 | $34,190 | $41,610 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | $36,870 | $26,410 | $38,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | $43,190 | $39,350 | $44,990 |
| General and Operations Managers | 38,920 | $133,390 | $99,390 | $133,930 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | $39,860 | $38,420 | $40,420 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | $42,720 | $40,560 | $45,130 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,270 | $39,390 | $37,380 | $41,050 |
| Cashiers | 30,160 | $32,630 | $29,870 | $34,440 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 27,250 | $42,130 | $38,610 | $42,640 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Nevada
Nevada income tax and take-home pay
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay only loses federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Nevada at a glance
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Salary in Nevada: questions
What is the average salary in Nevada?
$62,050 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 11% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Nevada?
$47,660 a year: half of Nevada workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Nevada?
$29.83 an hour on average, and $22.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Nevada pays the most?
Carson City, with an average of $68,900 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Nevada expensive to live in?
BEA puts Nevada prices in line with the U.S. average (price parity 100.0). Within the state, Reno 101, Las Vegas 100, Carson City 98 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Nevada.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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