Nevada wages
West region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, Nevada has a median annual wage of $46,440 and a mean of $60,310 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — -6.2% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #32 of 51 states by mean wage. About 1,529,480 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in Nevada is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($180,600 median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in Nevada: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in Nevada for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | Nevada median | US median | Nevada jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,030 | $133,080 | 4,640 |
| Registered Nurses | $101,990 | $93,600 | 27,570 |
| Electricians | $64,950 | $62,350 | 8,570 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,900 | $57,440 | 17,430 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $78,220 | $81,680 | 5,740 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,420 | $62,340 | 9,290 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $60,120 | $62,970 | 5,330 |
| Pharmacists | $138,650 | $137,480 | 2,330 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,670 | $76,290 | 5,490 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in Nevada
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in Nevada, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $180,600 | $191,900 |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $154,040 | $145,540 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,340 | $157,980 |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $138,650 | $133,320 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,690 | $157,060 |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $133,660 | $126,750 |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $133,450 | $139,960 |
| 8 | Actuaries | $132,470 | $131,460 |
| 9 | Computer Network Architects | $132,080 | $125,020 |
| 10 | Database Architects | $130,360 | $124,010 |
| 11 | Software Developers | $129,030 | $137,920 |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $125,180 | $146,480 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in Nevada?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Nevada is $46,440 and the mean is $60,310 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is -6.2% versus the US median of $49,500. Nevada ranks #32 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in Nevada include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($180,600), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($154,040), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($153,340). See the full list on this page.
Are Nevada wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. Nevada's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within Nevada. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20