Highest-paying jobs in Nevada
Answer
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers have the highest median pay in Nevada, $192,460 a year, followed by computer and information systems managers ($165,000) and dentists, general ($162,200). The median for all jobs in Nevada is $47,660, 40th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 49th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $47,660
- 40th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $22.91
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 100.0
- Median worth $47,670 at US prices (49th)
- Jobs
- 1,551,540
- 623 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Nevada, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Nevada are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Nevada
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $192,460 | — | 2,160 | $232,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,000 | $79.33 | 3,610 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $162,200 | $77.98 | 1,100 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,560 | $77.67 | 780 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Lawyers | $150,510 | $72.36 | 6,490 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $149,770 | $72.01 | 1,370 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $141,950 | $68.25 | 510 | $109,910 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $140,670 | $67.63 | 1,930 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $140,030 | $67.32 | 2,500 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $138,060 | $66.38 | 1,010 | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $134,660 | $64.74 | 1,090 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $132,490 | $63.70 | 8,090 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,100 | $63.51 | 1,300 | $106,040 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Software Developers | $128,810 | $61.93 | 4,520 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $128,550 | $61.80 | 1,520 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $125,550 | $60.36 | 680 | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $119,990 | $57.69 | 5,360 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Dental Hygienists | $115,290 | $55.43 | 1,510 | $98,100 | Associate's degree |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $115,250 | $55.41 | 4,460 | $114,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,270 | $53.98 | 1,620 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $111,250 | $53.48 | 2,030 | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 22 | Occupational Therapists | $110,520 | $53.13 | 1,080 | $100,330 | Master's degree |
| 23 | Sales Managers | $109,790 | $52.79 | 5,770 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $109,420 | — | 2,490 | $105,870 | Master's degree |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $107,550 | $51.71 | 3,430 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Nevada without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $141,950 | $68.25 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,100 | $63.51 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,860 | $48.01 | 2,250 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $96,560 | $46.42 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $94,470 | $45.42 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Gambling Managers | $91,250 | $43.87 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $85,590 | $41.15 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | $82,920 | $39.87 | 880 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $81,990 | $39.42 | 9,680 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Riggers | $81,720 | $39.29 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Real Estate Sales Agents | $79,990 | $38.46 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $79,860 | $38.39 | 5,450 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $79,860 | $38.39 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,140 | $37.57 | 5,720 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $77,750 | $37.38 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Nevada
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,850 | $31,950 | $15.36 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | $34,190 | $16.44 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | $26,410 | $12.70 | No formal educational credential |
| 4 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | $39,350 | $18.92 | No formal educational credential |
| 5 | General and Operations Managers | 38,920 | $99,390 | $47.79 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | $38,420 | $18.47 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | $40,560 | $19.50 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,270 | $37,380 | $17.97 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | Cashiers | 30,160 | $29,870 | $14.36 | No formal educational credential |
| 10 | Cooks, Restaurant | 27,250 | $38,610 | $18.56 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Registered Nurses | 27,070 | $103,670 | $49.84 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Security Guards | 26,680 | $37,310 | $17.94 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,380 | $46,550 | $22.38 | No formal educational credential |
| 14 | Office Clerks, General | 20,430 | $45,460 | $21.86 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,940 | $33,670 | $16.19 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 16 | Gambling Dealers | 17,390 | $25,690 | $12.35 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 17 | Bartenders | 16,830 | $27,460 | $13.20 | No formal educational credential |
| 18 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 16,790 | $46,570 | $22.39 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,520 | $52,360 | $25.17 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 20 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 15,180 | $50,380 | $24.22 | Some college, no degree |
Jobs concentrated in Nevada
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 21.5× | 5,590 | $66,680 |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | 20.8× | 17,390 | $25,690 |
| 3 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 16.1× | 1,440 | $37,500 |
| 4 | Gambling Managers | 15.7× | 790 | $91,250 |
| 5 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 14.9× | 880 | $82,920 |
| 6 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 14.3× | 3,080 | $30,620 |
| 7 | Gambling Cage Workers | 14.3× | 2,050 | $38,570 |
| 8 | Tapers | 9.3× | 1,190 | $60,690 |
| 9 | Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | 8.6× | 820 | $46,570 |
| 10 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 8.0× | 1,110 | $85,590 |
| 11 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 7.6× | 2,170 | $36,880 |
| 12 | Taxi Drivers | 7.3× | 2,980 | $44,800 |
What 125 careers pay in Nevada
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| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $391,490 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologist | $419,410 | 11 | $419,498 | $328,730 | — |
| Radiologist | $386,210 | 19 | $386,291 | $420,860 | 410 |
| Pathologist | $384,350 | 3 | $384,431 | $312,400 | 40 |
| Psychiatrist | $210,030 | 39 | $210,074 | $281,870 | 90 |
| Airline Pilot | $192,460 | 17 | $192,500 | $232,140 | 2,160 |
| Judge | $166,360 | 20 | $166,395 | $153,990 | 90 |
| Dentist | $162,200 | 36 | $162,234 | $170,950 | 1,100 |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | 15 | $150,542 | $159,670 | 6,490 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $141,950 | 2 | $141,980 | $109,910 | 510 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $140,920 | 18 | $140,950 | $148,080 | 210 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,670 | 8 | $140,700 | $132,300 | 1,930 |
| Pharmacist | $140,030 | 24 | $140,059 | $140,910 | 2,500 |
| Network Engineer | $138,060 | 12 | $138,089 | $134,050 | 1,010 |
| Optometrist | $135,650 | 24 | $135,678 | $136,570 | 430 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,660 | 25 | $134,688 | $135,880 | 1,090 |
| Audiologist | $133,110 | 1 | $133,138 | $95,780 | — |
| Actuary | $132,370 | 9 | $132,398 | $130,000 | 120 |
| Software Engineer | $128,810 | 24 | $128,837 | $135,980 | 4,520 |
| HR Manager | $128,550 | 37 | $128,577 | $149,280 | 1,520 |
| Veterinarian | $125,550 | 27 | $125,576 | $130,100 | 680 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $119,990 | 25 | $120,015 | $123,860 | 5,360 |
| Computer Engineer | $116,530 | 30 | $116,554 | $161,740 | 160 |
| Crane Operator | $115,840 | 2 | $115,864 | $68,080 | 380 |
| Dental Hygienist | $115,290 | 6 | $115,314 | $98,100 | 1,510 |
| Construction Manager | $115,250 | 19 | $115,274 | $114,990 | 4,460 |
| Physical Therapist | $111,250 | 4 | $111,273 | $102,760 | 2,030 |
| Occupational Therapist | $110,520 | 3 | $110,543 | $100,330 | 1,080 |
| School Principal | $109,420 | 21 | $109,443 | $105,870 | 2,490 |
| Meteorologist | $109,300 | 14 | $109,323 | $99,070 | 120 |
| Marketing Manager | $107,550 | 46 | $107,573 | $166,790 | 3,430 |
| Electrical Engineer | $107,400 | 30 | $107,423 | $120,630 | 1,100 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $106,200 | 33 | $106,222 | $129,180 | 1,330 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,340 | 30 | $105,362 | $123,220 | 1,100 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $104,510 | 5 | $104,532 | $97,870 | 1,270 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,310 | 8 | $104,332 | $100,840 | 3,560 |
| Registered Nurse | $103,670 | 9 | $103,692 | $97,550 | 27,070 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $103,670 | 9 | $103,692 | $97,550 | 27,070 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $103,670 | 9 | $103,692 | $97,550 | 27,070 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $103,670 | 9 | $103,692 | $97,550 | 27,070 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $103,670 | 9 | $103,692 | $97,550 | 27,070 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $103,670 | 9 | $103,692 | $97,550 | 27,070 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,680 | 23 | $102,702 | $104,110 | 1,410 |
| Psychologist | $102,650 | 18 | $102,672 | $100,580 | 680 |
| Architect | $101,570 | 13 | $101,591 | $99,280 | 530 |
| Project Manager | $99,940 | 23 | $99,961 | $102,320 | 8,290 |
| Operations Manager | $99,390 | 33 | $99,411 | $105,770 | 38,920 |
| Data Scientist | $98,540 | 32 | $98,561 | $120,230 | 1,680 |
| MRI Technician | $98,260 | 21 | $98,281 | $95,480 | 340 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $96,730 | 39 | $96,750 | $134,960 | 270 |
| Lineman | $96,560 | 29 | $96,580 | $95,320 | 920 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $95,980 | 26 | $96,000 | $96,590 | 640 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $94,890 | 6 | $94,910 | $79,870 | 2,570 |
| Detective | $94,470 | 19 | $94,490 | $93,790 | 590 |
| School Psychologist | $93,680 | 16 | $93,700 | $95,990 | 290 |
| Radiation Therapist | $92,990 | 40 | $93,010 | $105,310 | 110 |
| Financial Advisor | $92,720 | 31 | $92,739 | $105,070 | 1,730 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $87,850 | 32 | $87,868 | $109,370 | 70 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $85,480 | 16 | $85,498 | $82,280 | 1,270 |
| Librarian | $84,540 | 5 | $84,558 | $68,270 | 610 |
| Financial Analyst | $83,430 | 42 | $83,448 | $102,740 | 1,830 |
| Web Developer | $83,220 | 24 | $83,237 | $92,650 | 340 |
| Radiology Technician | $82,910 | 19 | $82,927 | $80,110 | 1,840 |
| Business Analyst | $81,600 | 46 | $81,617 | $101,860 | 4,550 |
| Accountant | $81,600 | 19 | $81,617 | $83,680 | 6,930 |
| Forensic Scientist | $81,090 | 9 | $81,107 | $72,060 | 360 |
| UX Designer | $80,120 | 26 | $80,137 | $104,000 | 1,180 |
| Real Estate Agent | $79,990 | 5 | $80,007 | $52,830 | 1,490 |
| Police Officer | $78,140 | 17 | $78,156 | $76,210 | 5,720 |
| Correctional Officer | $76,490 | 8 | $76,506 | $58,940 | 3,240 |
| LPN | $76,160 | 9 | $76,176 | $64,400 | 3,350 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,520 | 8 | $75,536 | $68,380 | 560 |
| Surgical Technician | $75,480 | 13 | $75,496 | $64,650 | 1,110 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $75,180 | 23 | $75,196 | $76,780 | 190 |
| Chiropractor | $74,190 | 36 | $74,206 | $79,200 | 240 |
| Electrician | $73,570 | 19 | $73,585 | $63,190 | 8,350 |
| HR Specialist | $71,610 | 23 | $71,625 | $75,940 | 6,520 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $71,240 | 34 | $71,255 | $74,310 | 380 |
| Nutritionist | $69,030 | 36 | $69,044 | $76,400 | 560 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $68,410 | 11 | $68,424 | $61,770 | 1,990 |
| School Counselor | $66,710 | 16 | $66,724 | $64,330 | 2,250 |
| Firefighter | $66,570 | 14 | $66,584 | $59,280 | 2,640 |
| High School Teacher | $65,520 | 26 | $65,534 | $72,040 | 8,920 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | 24 | $65,054 | $63,970 | 9,550 |
| Paralegal | $64,680 | 12 | $64,694 | $62,890 | 3,620 |
| TSA Officer | $64,500 | 21 | $64,514 | $66,770 | 1,350 |
| Loan Officer | $64,500 | 41 | $64,514 | $76,690 | 2,580 |
| Graphic Designer | $62,890 | 15 | $62,903 | $62,960 | 1,570 |
| Claims Adjuster | $62,730 | 51 | $62,743 | $78,000 | — |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | 16 | $62,393 | $60,580 | 12,700 |
| Chef | $62,380 | 24 | $62,393 | $62,470 | 3,940 |
| Truck Driver | $62,290 | 6 | $62,303 | $58,640 | 15,010 |
| Mail Carrier | $62,070 | 8 | $62,083 | $60,550 | 2,530 |
| Court Reporter | $62,030 | 25 | $62,043 | $72,420 | 70 |
| Bus Driver | $61,700 | 12 | $61,713 | $59,050 | 2,540 |
| Plumber | $61,610 | 35 | $61,623 | $63,800 | 5,370 |
| Welder | $61,520 | 11 | $61,533 | $53,750 | 1,600 |
| Garbage Collector | $61,310 | 7 | $61,323 | $49,690 | 770 |
| HVAC Technician | $60,510 | 28 | $60,523 | $61,010 | 4,170 |
| Athletic Trainer | $59,820 | 37 | $59,833 | $62,520 | 180 |
| Paramedic | $59,280 | 30 | $59,292 | $60,600 | 950 |
| Personal Trainer | $57,960 | 6 | $57,972 | $47,160 | 3,010 |
| IT Support Specialist | $57,870 | 36 | $57,882 | $61,860 | 6,560 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $57,320 | 39 | $57,332 | $62,930 | 2,040 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $57,210 | 35 | $57,222 | $59,350 | 1,810 |
| Massage Therapist | $53,540 | 36 | $53,551 | $58,450 | 1,620 |
| Flight Attendant | $51,800 | 17 | $51,811 | $63,580 | 4,040 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $50,300 | 32 | $50,311 | $51,140 | 2,350 |
| Vet Tech | $50,250 | 10 | $50,261 | $47,380 | 1,120 |
| Insurance Agent | $49,100 | 46 | $49,110 | $62,280 | 4,200 |
| Construction Worker | $48,990 | 23 | $49,000 | $47,120 | 11,890 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,290 | 38 | $48,300 | $50,620 | 7,420 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $47,980 | 10 | $47,990 | $45,750 | 4,070 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,110 | 32 | $47,120 | $48,070 | 4,230 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $46,640 | 28 | $46,650 | $47,700 | 510 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,760 | 23 | $45,770 | $45,230 | 1,300 |
| CNA | $45,490 | 17 | $45,500 | $42,260 | 8,100 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,200 | 26 | $45,209 | $45,690 | 7,760 |
| Mortician | $43,940 | 42 | $43,949 | $55,010 | 280 |
| Nail Technician | $41,880 | 10 | $41,889 | $35,760 | 1,020 |
| Esthetician | $38,660 | 40 | $38,668 | $45,330 | 1,540 |
| EMT | $37,560 | 40 | $37,568 | $44,470 | 1,530 |
| Cosmetologist | $33,840 | 34 | $33,847 | $35,790 | 1,940 |
| Bartender | $27,460 | 38 | $27,466 | $34,340 | 16,830 |
| Substitute Teacher | $24,960 | 48 | $24,965 | $41,670 | 6,600 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.