Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Nevada, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Nevada, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | 660,400 | $73,877 | $1,563 | 7.4% | 27.6% |
| 2 | Henderson | 332,141 | $90,138 | $1,824 | 6.8% | 37.4% |
| 3 | North Las Vegas | 278,595 | $79,542 | $1,705 | 8.5% | 18.9% |
| 4 | Reno | 273,212 | $80,760 | $1,556 | 5.1% | 36.8% |
| 5 | Enterprise | 240,464 | $98,462 | $1,934 | 6.1% | 35.7% |
| 6 | Spring Valley | 219,187 | $74,511 | $1,743 | 7.6% | 31.4% |
| 7 | Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $1,397 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
| 8 | Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $1,372 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 9 | Sparks | 110,024 | $89,056 | $1,716 | 5.2% | 27.6% |
| 10 | Carson City | 58,384 | $72,355 | $1,248 | 5.5% | 23.7% |
| 11 | Pahrump | 47,347 | $62,109 | $1,304 | 8.5% | 13.3% |
| 12 | Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $1,574 | 6.9% | 18.5% |
| 13 | Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $1,220 | 9.0% | 18.5% |
| 14 | Summerlin South | 31,354 | $117,035 | $2,509 | 3.1% | 52.6% |
| 15 | Fernley | 24,225 | $89,517 | $1,570 | 5.5% | 16.4% |
| 16 | Sun Valley | 22,228 | $77,446 | $1,214 | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| 17 | Mesquite | 22,059 | $75,227 | $1,181 | 5.7% | 23.7% |
| 18 | Elko | 20,696 | $79,036 | $1,267 | 5.2% | 17.2% |
| 19 | Spanish Springs | 17,980 | $127,658 | $1,963 | 2.8% | 30.1% |
| 20 | Dayton | 15,781 | $102,819 | $1,521 | 6.8% | 20.1% |
| 21 | Boulder City | 14,919 | $74,757 | $1,427 | 7.6% | 31.1% |
| 22 | Spring Creek | 14,739 | $105,154 | $1,386 | 4.1% | 22.3% |
| 23 | Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $1,533 | 2.1% | 23.5% |
| 24 | Cold Springs | 11,321 | $93,732 | $2,185 | 3.2% | 18.2% |
| 25 | Fallon | 9,463 | $73,389 | $1,230 | 3.5% | 16.9% |
| 26 | Incline Village | 9,272 | $167,069 | $1,961 | 3.9% | 65.7% |
| 27 | Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $1,112 | 7.1% | 17.5% |
| 28 | Winnemucca | 8,361 | $81,824 | $965 | 5.7% | 29.9% |
| 29 | Moapa Valley | 6,684 | $89,250 | $1,135 | 4.1% | 17.9% |
| 30 | Johnson Lane | 6,467 | $121,458 | $1,475 | 0.8% | 28.1% |
| 31 | Indian Hills | 5,527 | $78,278 | $1,496 | 4.9% | 26.0% |
| 32 | Gardnerville | 5,486 | $62,267 | $1,241 | 2.2% | 27.0% |
| 33 | Nellis AFB | 5,087 | $68,652 | $2,143 | 27.8% | 25.0% |
| 34 | Silver Springs | 5,060 | $48,944 | $1,201 | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| 35 | West Wendover | 4,514 | $49,013 | $611 | 1.0% | 20.1% |
| 36 | Lemmon Valley | 4,412 | $76,029 | n/a | 10.9% | 18.6% |
| 37 | Ely | 3,929 | $77,500 | $950 | 3.9% | 13.9% |
| 38 | Minden | 3,707 | $99,904 | $1,819 | 2.1% | 36.8% |
| 39 | Battle Mountain | 3,518 | $81,857 | $899 | 13.2% | 17.6% |
| 40 | Washoe Valley | 3,315 | $122,614 | $1,410 | 6.8% | 22.8% |
| 41 | Yerington | 3,150 | $57,980 | $793 | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| 42 | Hawthorne | 2,809 | $67,300 | $974 | 9.0% | 15.7% |
| 43 | Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,769 | 4.5% | 53.4% |
| 44 | Carlin | 2,088 | $60,898 | $1,197 | 1.6% | 17.3% |
| 45 | Tonopah | 1,910 | $47,031 | $843 | n/a | 17.7% |
| 46 | Stagecoach | 1,892 | $70,000 | $1,029 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| 47 | Smith Valley | 1,807 | $67,132 | n/a | 3.3% | 36.2% |
| 48 | Sandy Valley | 1,742 | $57,639 | n/a | 13.2% | 29.7% |
| 49 | Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | n/a | 0.4% | 29.8% |
| 50 | Topaz Ranch Estates | 1,621 | $57,574 | $1,427 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| 51 | Lovelock | 1,481 | $42,074 | $745 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| 52 | Amargosa Valley | 1,445 | $53,139 | n/a | 1.2% | 14.9% |
| 53 | Jackpot | 1,415 | n/a | $725 | 12.8% | 16.2% |
| 54 | Fallon Station | 1,399 | $67,301 | $1,635 | n/a | 24.3% |
| 55 | Wells | 1,352 | $107,454 | $976 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| 56 | Osino | 1,341 | $92,756 | n/a | n/a | 3.1% |
| 57 | Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | n/a | 4.1% | 50.2% |
| 58 | East Valley | 1,283 | $125,417 | n/a | 3.7% | 38.2% |
| 59 | Indian Springs | 1,180 | $87,083 | $2,589 | 1.2% | 29.5% |
| 60 | Caliente | 1,146 | n/a | $692 | n/a | 21.9% |
Nevada is in the West region (Mountain division), with 3,184,612 residents, a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $78,260. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 100.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,260 | 23 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 43 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.1% | 48 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 100.0 | 34 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 19.1% | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Mountain division: Arizona · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming.
Nevada is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 3,184,612 residents (the 32nd largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.1. Its economy produced about $289,482 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 30th among states and DC, equal to $90,900 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.7% in 2026M09, which is 43rd lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.1% of employment, 48th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,660 a year ($22.91 an hour), 7% below the national median ($47,660 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Nevada are Fast Food and Counter Workers (45,850 jobs, median $31,950); Retail Salespersons (43,920 jobs, median $34,190); Waiters and Waitresses (42,520 jobs, median $26,410); Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (40,850 jobs, median $39,350); General and Operations Managers (38,920 jobs, median $99,390). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $252,120); Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (median $192,460); Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $165,000). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in personal care and service (2.0 times the national share of workers) and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance (1.6 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Nevada: the regional price parity is 100.0 against 100 for the whole country (34th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,597 a month and the median household income $78,260, so a year of rent equals 24.5% of income; the median home value is $435,400. The state minimum wage is $12.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
19.1% of residents were born abroad and 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 70.5% drive alone, 2.2% use public transit and 11.9% work from home; 10.9% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43,549 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34,727 | 12.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 26,314 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 22,574 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 19,364 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 18,791 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17,089 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15,590 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12,623 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12,422 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12,418 | 4.3% |
| Information | 10,204 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,318 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8,402 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8,315 | 2.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7,674 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 4,652 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3,256 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 1,604 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 597 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 15,100 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 116,900 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 68,600 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 296,600 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 21,600 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 79,400 | -2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 241,400 | +5.2% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 190,800 | +4.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 364,000 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 44,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 187,300 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,625,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 186,410 | 120.1 | 1.05 | $46,050 | $32,140 | $69,390 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 204,340 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,590 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 149,130 | 96.1 | 1.09 | $41,900 | $29,820 | $75,130 | -6% |
| Sales and Related | 133,840 | 86.3 | 1.00 | $37,030 | $27,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Management | 111,050 | 71.6 | 1.00 | $103,550 | $50,640 | $218,270 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 73,910 | 47.6 | 0.70 | $77,510 | $45,200 | $130,680 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 76,300 | 49.2 | 0.78 | $95,740 | $45,950 | $156,870 | +11% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 58,940 | 38.0 | 0.65 | $55,080 | $24,960 | $84,880 | -9% |
| Production | 55,740 | 35.9 | 0.65 | $47,020 | $32,000 | $74,320 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 47,210 | 30.4 | 0.60 | $37,750 | $28,590 | $55,120 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 89,610 | 57.8 | 1.40 | $61,740 | $40,560 | $104,510 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,120 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $60,660 | $36,720 | $96,890 | +2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 29,810 | 19.2 | 0.57 | $92,800 | $49,910 | $163,350 | -15% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 74,820 | 48.2 | 1.65 | $41,620 | $29,340 | $57,000 | +10% |
| Protective Service | 52,820 | 34.0 | 1.40 | $44,740 | $30,390 | $100,880 | -11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 64,190 | 41.4 | 1.98 | $32,720 | $24,960 | $69,640 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service | 16,600 | 10.7 | 0.62 | $60,250 | $36,870 | $95,660 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 18,700 | 12.1 | 0.72 | $94,260 | $57,460 | $150,500 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 21,690 | 14.0 | 1.06 | $56,990 | $30,870 | $121,870 | -9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 11,020 | 7.1 | 0.75 | $80,310 | $47,340 | $131,360 | -3% |
| Legal | 12,160 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $98,710 | $50,960 | $223,740 | -4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,130 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $35,760 | $28,530 | $55,810 | -2% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 19.7% |
| Education and health care | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,850 | 1.19 | $31,950 | $26,630 | $42,860 | +2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | 1.13 | $34,190 | $26,930 | $47,270 | -3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | 1.88 | $26,410 | $24,960 | $50,140 | -25% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | 1.39 | $39,350 | $33,380 | $56,690 | -2% |
| General and Operations Managers | 38,920 | 1.11 | $99,390 | $47,950 | $255,060 | -6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | 1.49 | $38,420 | $27,370 | $51,430 | +4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | 1.24 | $40,560 | $29,340 | $57,930 | -9% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,270 | 1.11 | $37,380 | $29,420 | $49,470 | +0% |
| Cashiers | 30,160 | 0.98 | $29,870 | $25,920 | $39,570 | -9% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 27,250 | 1.94 | $38,610 | $30,300 | $56,540 | +3% |
| Registered Nurses | 27,070 | 0.80 | $103,670 | $79,500 | $133,270 | +6% |
| Security Guards | 26,680 | 2.08 | $37,310 | $29,140 | $48,340 | -2% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,380 | 2.84 | $46,550 | $30,000 | $56,400 | +31% |
| Office Clerks, General | 20,430 | 0.83 | $45,460 | $29,640 | $64,760 | +1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,940 | 0.42 | $33,670 | $26,400 | $36,600 | -6% |
| Gambling Dealers | 17,390 | 20.78 | $25,690 | $24,960 | $68,850 | -25% |
| Bartenders | 16,830 | 2.23 | $27,460 | $24,960 | $47,250 | -20% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 16,790 | 0.99 | $46,570 | $34,180 | $63,210 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,520 | 1.08 | $52,360 | $36,170 | $80,600 | +6% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 15,180 | 1.11 | $50,380 | $36,650 | $71,890 | -1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,010 | 0.73 | $62,290 | $45,860 | $83,090 | +6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 14,380 | 1.00 | $63,090 | $45,140 | $98,720 | -9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 14,230 | 1.17 | $44,030 | $30,490 | $63,520 | -0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 12,750 | 2.35 | $27,460 | $24,960 | $47,320 | -19% |
| Carpenters | 12,700 | 1.90 | $62,380 | $41,670 | $102,360 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 2,400 | 0.70 | $252,120 | $74,990 | $409,930 | -5% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,160 | 2.09 | $192,460 | $90,890 | $293,240 | -17% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,610 | 0.54 | $165,000 | $99,090 | $294,150 | -6% |
| Dentists, General | 1,100 | 0.88 | $162,200 | $99,600 | $262,350 | -5% |
| Lawyers | 6,490 | 0.86 | $150,510 | $96,010 | $414,290 | -6% |
| Chief Executives | 1,370 | 0.67 | $149,770 | $58,670 | $517,310 | -30% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,930 | 0.60 | $140,670 | $85,380 | $172,170 | +6% |
| Pharmacists | 2,500 | 0.78 | $140,030 | $104,000 | $168,600 | -1% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,010 | 0.56 | $138,060 | $83,830 | $164,880 | +3% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,090 | 0.67 | $134,660 | $60,040 | $175,300 | -1% |
| Financial Managers | 8,090 | 0.96 | $132,490 | $75,240 | $282,460 | -20% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 1,300 | 0.84 | $132,100 | $94,260 | $163,940 | +25% |
| Software Developers | 4,520 | 0.27 | $128,810 | $73,990 | $194,470 | -5% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,520 | 0.69 | $128,550 | $77,230 | $257,400 | -14% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,360 | 0.90 | $119,990 | $75,070 | $183,890 | -3% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1,510 | 0.68 | $115,290 | $99,800 | $129,460 | +18% |
| Construction Managers | 4,460 | 1.18 | $115,250 | $81,010 | $175,640 | +0% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,620 | 0.66 | $112,270 | $75,650 | $187,220 | -11% |
| Managers, All Other | 9,110 | 1.47 | $112,040 | $58,850 | $272,540 | -21% |
| Physical Therapists | 2,030 | 0.76 | $111,250 | $86,260 | $190,620 | +8% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,080 | 0.67 | $110,520 | $85,720 | $139,260 | +10% |
| Sales Managers | 5,770 | 0.91 | $109,790 | $66,320 | $221,030 | -26% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,490 | 0.76 | $109,420 | $62,980 | $136,040 | +3% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,430 | 0.87 | $107,550 | $66,660 | $221,890 | -36% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,100 | 0.56 | $107,400 | $77,000 | $167,330 | -11% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 5,590 | 21.54 | $66,680 | $39,490 | $90,560 | +4% |
| Gambling Dealers | 17,390 | 20.78 | $25,690 | $24,960 | $68,850 | -25% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 1,440 | 16.09 | $37,500 | $27,100 | $46,090 | +7% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 3,080 | 14.34 | $30,620 | $24,960 | $46,690 | -15% |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 2,050 | 14.25 | $38,570 | $30,230 | $48,810 | +3% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 1,650 | 11.67 | $40,430 | $27,990 | $75,130 | +11% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 1,680 | 10.14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tapers | 1,190 | 9.26 | $60,690 | $43,840 | $101,090 | -11% |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 1,110 | 7.95 | $85,590 | $69,680 | $91,210 | +38% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 2,170 | 7.64 | $36,880 | $26,610 | $48,770 | -1% |
| Taxi Drivers | 2,980 | 7.26 | $44,800 | $33,710 | $76,610 | +6% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 1,350 | 6.95 | $61,030 | $42,210 | $85,350 | +1% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 1,620 | 6.15 | $51,210 | $31,250 | $78,420 | +8% |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1,150 | 5.95 | $53,610 | $41,060 | $102,570 | -7% |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 1,450 | 4.07 | $61,200 | $44,030 | $117,690 | +10% |
| Telemarketers | 2,200 | 3.77 | $34,290 | $25,820 | $48,010 | -3% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,230 | 3.64 | $64,410 | $54,800 | $83,210 | -16% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 2,980 | 3.60 | $52,280 | $41,430 | $101,780 | -11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | 2,540 | 3.12 | $53,210 | $35,970 | $82,940 | -5% |
| Flight Attendants | 4,040 | 3.07 | $51,800 | $31,120 | $75,130 | -19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 1,020 | 2.91 | $64,170 | $39,150 | $96,550 | -2% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,380 | 2.84 | $46,550 | $30,000 | $56,400 | +31% |
| Transportation Security Screeners | 1,350 | 2.69 | $64,500 | $41,180 | $68,660 | -3% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 3,210 | 2.64 | $30,110 | $28,150 | $43,880 | -9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1,450 | 2.41 | $34,960 | $30,800 | $49,040 | -16% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 347 federal job postings open now in Nevada (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 61 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Army National Guard Units | 24 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 19 |
| Indian Health Service | 19 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 18 |
| Forest Service | 16 |
| National Park Service | 11 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 9 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 8 |
| Western Area Power Administration | 8 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 6 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 18 |
| Aviation Safety | 18 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 12 |
| Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 9 |
| General Engineering | 8 |
| Psychology | 8 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Attorney | 7 |
| Criminal Investigation | 7 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| General Business And Industry | 5 |
| Contracting | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $68,419 (268 postings).
The median wage in Nevada is $47,660 a year ($22.91 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-7%). The 10th percentile earns $28,270 and the 90th $106,080.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 186,410 | 120.1 | 1.05 | $46,050 | $32,140 | $69,390 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 204,340 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,590 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 149,130 | 96.1 | 1.09 | $41,900 | $29,820 | $75,130 | -6% |
| Sales and Related | 133,840 | 86.3 | 1.00 | $37,030 | $27,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Management | 111,050 | 71.6 | 1.00 | $103,550 | $50,640 | $218,270 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 73,910 | 47.6 | 0.70 | $77,510 | $45,200 | $130,680 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 76,300 | 49.2 | 0.78 | $95,740 | $45,950 | $156,870 | +11% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 58,940 | 38.0 | 0.65 | $55,080 | $24,960 | $84,880 | -9% |
| Production | 55,740 | 35.9 | 0.65 | $47,020 | $32,000 | $74,320 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 47,210 | 30.4 | 0.60 | $37,750 | $28,590 | $55,120 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 89,610 | 57.8 | 1.40 | $61,740 | $40,560 | $104,510 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,120 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $60,660 | $36,720 | $96,890 | +2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 29,810 | 19.2 | 0.57 | $92,800 | $49,910 | $163,350 | -15% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 74,820 | 48.2 | 1.65 | $41,620 | $29,340 | $57,000 | +10% |
| Protective Service | 52,820 | 34.0 | 1.40 | $44,740 | $30,390 | $100,880 | -11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 64,190 | 41.4 | 1.98 | $32,720 | $24,960 | $69,640 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service | 16,600 | 10.7 | 0.62 | $60,250 | $36,870 | $95,660 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 18,700 | 12.1 | 0.72 | $94,260 | $57,460 | $150,500 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 21,690 | 14.0 | 1.06 | $56,990 | $30,870 | $121,870 | -9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 11,020 | 7.1 | 0.75 | $80,310 | $47,340 | $131,360 | -3% |
| Legal | 12,160 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $98,710 | $50,960 | $223,740 | -4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,130 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $35,760 | $28,530 | $55,810 | -2% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Nevada ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $12.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 100.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,597 |
| Median home value | $435,400 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 60.0% |
| Poverty rate | 12.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.5% |
| Public transit to work | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
19.1% of residents of Nevada were born abroad (609,216 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 214,644 |
| Philippines | 94,693 |
| El Salvador | 26,931 |
| Cuba | 26,297 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 21,452 |
| Guatemala | 15,008 |
| Korea | 12,941 |
| Vietnam | 12,242 |
| Canada | 11,751 |
| India | 10,427 |
| Ethiopia | 9,355 |
| Germany | 6,890 |
| Thailand | 6,185 |
| Colombia | 5,836 |
| Honduras | 5,780 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$12.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.7% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$78,260 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
347 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.