Electrical Engineers Salary in Nevada

Electrical engineers in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $115,490 a year) and the least in Reno ($113,970), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical engineers average at $115,770 and the median at $107,400 for 1,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,100.

Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$115,490
Reno$113,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$115,490	$107,390	$84,360	$90,077	100
Reno	$113,970	$110,280	$88,860	$89,008	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electrical Engineers salary in other states

Electrical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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