Social Workers, All Other Salary in Nevada

Other social workers in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $142,460 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($114,210), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social workers average at $119,520 and the median at $121,830 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,910.

Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$142,460
Las Vegas$114,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$142,460	$154,040	$120,740	$108,637	101
Las Vegas	$114,210	$118,250	$107,490	$89,177	100

*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.

Social Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Workers, All Other 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 21-1029.
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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