State Median Salary
$90,710
Total DOL Filings
13,145
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
101.2
National average = 100
Nevada vs National Average
Nevada
$90,710
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Nevada median DOL salary is +83.3% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Nevada
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 7,752 | $89,404 | BALLY GAMING INC |
| Reno, NV | 1,832 | $86,355 | University of Nevada Reno |
| Sparks, NV | 1,030 | $99,872 | Tesla, Inc. |
| Henderson, NV | 866 | $92,670 | Barclays Services LLC |
| Carson City, NV | 556 | $90,377 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 146 | $108,633 | FALCON NANO INC. |
| Elko, NV | 127 | $118,467 | NEWMONT USA LIMITED |
| Carlin, NV | 112 | $102,355 | BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES INC. |
| Minden, NV | 73 | $80,882 | QuEST Global Services-N.A., Inc. |
| Winnemucca, NV | 58 | $90,918 | Humboldt General Hospital |
Top Employers in Nevada
Highest-Paying Occupations in Nevada
BLS Wage Survey - Nevada
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $219,790 | 50 |
| Podiatrists | $216,900 | 40 |
| Psychiatrists | $202,860 | 60 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $180,600 | 1,710 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $154,040 | 400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,340 | 800 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $147,700 | 210 |
| Optometrists | $146,760 | 360 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $144,390 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $138,650 | 2,330 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $137,950 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,690 | 3,040 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $133,910 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $133,660 | 1,270 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,450 | 1,190 |
| Commercial Pilots | $132,490 | 1,590 |
| Actuaries | $132,470 | 140 |
| Computer Network Architects | $132,080 | 910 |
| Database Architects | $130,360 | 320 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $129,930 | N/A |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Nevada?
Nevada has a cost of living index of
101.2 (national average = 100), meaning it is
1.2% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Nevada has the purchasing power equivalent of
$98,814 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $350,000 | $345,850 |
| Chief Executives | $201,213 | $198,827 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,373 | $135,744 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,000 | $128,459 |
| Dentists, General | $128,000 | $126,482 |
Salary Trend in Nevada
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Nevada
Compare Nevada to Another State
See how Nevada stacks up against other states.Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.