Updated May 2026 · BLS OEWS 2025 reference period
60 Highest Paying Jobs in Nevada (2026)
The highest-paying job in Nevada is Family Medicine Physician with a state-aggregated median salary of $245,151 as of 2026, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data weighted across the state's 2 BLS-tracked metros. Across all 60 occupations the average median is $102,024, with 32 occupations paying a six-figure ($100K+) median. Nevada's average cost-of-living index is 108, so the average median equates to $94,467 of buying power in an average-cost U.S. metro.
The 60 occupations below are ranked by median wage across Nevada — rolling up wage data across all metropolitan areas in the state. State-level rollups smooth over the substantial intra-state wage variation typical of larger states. For state-level wage comparisons, BLS OEWS state files aggregate across MSAs and non-MSA areas. The aggregation hides legitimate within-state differences: a job in Nevada's primary metro often pays substantially more (and costs substantially more to live near) than the same job in smaller cities.
Use the per-metro pages for the geographic-specific view. The state-level ranking is most useful for comparing Nevada to other states, not for comparing within-state options.
Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Nevada
Ranked by state-aggregated median (50th percentile) salary, employment-weighted across Nevada's 2 BLS-tracked metros.
State median $245,151 · 320 jobs · top metro: Las Vegas ($251,550)
Family Medicine Physicians in Nevada earn $245,151 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Las Vegas) pays $251,550 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $166,503 · 3,200 jobs · top metro: Reno ($167,900)
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Nevada earn $166,503 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Reno) pays $167,900 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $162,844 · 1,010 jobs · top metro: Reno ($165,030)
Dentists in Nevada earn $162,844 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Reno) pays $165,030 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $151,837 · 6,110 jobs · top metro: Reno ($163,380)
Lawyers in Nevada earn $151,837 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Reno) pays $163,380 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $145,182 · 900 jobs · top metro: Las Vegas ($148,710)
Computer Network Architects in Nevada earn $145,182 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Las Vegas) pays $148,710 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $142,505 · 1,810 jobs · top metro: Las Vegas ($144,060)
Nurse Practitioners in Nevada earn $142,505 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Las Vegas) pays $144,060 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $139,718 · 2,300 jobs · top metro: Reno ($154,380)
Pharmacists in Nevada earn $139,718 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Reno) pays $154,380 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $136,644 · 390 jobs · top metro: Reno ($141,230)
Optometrists in Nevada earn $136,644 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Reno) pays $141,230 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $134,625 · 950 jobs · top metro: Las Vegas ($134,660)
Physician Assistants in Nevada earn $134,625 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Las Vegas) pays $134,660 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $132,845 · 7,300 jobs · top metro: Reno ($133,470)
Financial Managers in Nevada earn $132,845 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Reno) pays $133,470 median, materially above the state aggregate.
Full Ranking: All 60 Tracked Occupations
| Rank | Role | Category | State Median | Top Metro | Top Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physician | Healthcare | $245,151 | Las Vegas | $251,550 | 320 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $166,503 | Reno | $167,900 | 3,200 |
| 3 | Dentist | Healthcare | $162,844 | Reno | $165,030 | 1,010 |
| 4 | Lawyer | Legal | $151,837 | Reno | $163,380 | 6,110 |
| 5 | Computer Network Architect | Technology | $145,182 | Las Vegas | $148,710 | 900 |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $142,505 | Las Vegas | $144,060 | 1,810 |
| 7 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $139,718 | Reno | $154,380 | 2,300 |
| 8 | Optometrist | Healthcare | $136,644 | Reno | $141,230 | 390 |
| 9 | Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $134,625 | Las Vegas | $134,660 | 950 |
| 10 | Financial Manager | Finance | $132,845 | Reno | $133,470 | 7,300 |
| 11 | Software Developer | Technology | $128,702 | Las Vegas | $129,940 | 4,100 |
| 12 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $128,267 | Las Vegas | $128,350 | 1,370 |
| 13 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | $125,614 | Las Vegas | $125,640 | 630 |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $120,596 | Reno | $122,700 | 4,830 |
| 15 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $114,644 | Las Vegas | $116,480 | 1,890 |
| 16 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $111,725 | Reno | $117,850 | 1,340 |
| 17 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $111,060 | Reno | $142,920 | 380 |
| 18 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $110,284 | Las Vegas | $110,520 | 1,030 |
| 19 | Database Architect | Technology | $110,198 | Las Vegas | $110,740 | 320 |
| 20 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $108,120 | Reno | $110,280 | 990 |
| 21 | Marketing Manager | Management | $107,831 | Reno | $116,340 | 3,180 |
| 22 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $105,953 | Las Vegas | $106,110 | 2,970 |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $104,736 | Las Vegas | $107,600 | 1,210 |
| 24 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $104,627 | Reno | $107,520 | 25,260 |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $104,524 | Reno | $106,690 | 2,300 |
| 26 | Sales Manager | Management | $103,580 | Reno | $123,990 | 4,090 |
| 27 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $102,812 | Las Vegas | $104,510 | 1,200 |
| 28 | Network Architect | Technology | $101,827 | Las Vegas | $103,440 | 1,750 |
| 29 | Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $101,355 | Las Vegas | $102,140 | 2,310 |
| 30 | Architect | Engineering | $100,543 | Reno | $104,990 | 510 |
| 31 | Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $100,130 | Reno | $100,130 | 160 |
| 32 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $100,080 | Reno | $103,060 | 1,400 |
| 33 | Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $99,950 | Las Vegas | $99,950 | 1,020 |
| 34 | General and Operations Manager | Management | $99,262 | Reno | $106,050 | 35,220 |
| 35 | Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $99,206 | Reno | $99,310 | 720 |
| 36 | Data Scientist | Technology | $98,714 | Las Vegas | $98,930 | 1,510 |
| 37 | Information Security Analyst | Technology | $98,260 | Las Vegas | $103,670 | 210 |
| 38 | Computer Programmer | Technology | $94,516 | Reno | $104,200 | 810 |
| 39 | Management Analyst | Management | $85,685 | Reno | $103,990 | 3,650 |
| 40 | Operations Research Analyst | Technology | $84,963 | Las Vegas | $87,050 | 310 |
| 41 | Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $84,677 | Las Vegas | $85,790 | 2,320 |
| 42 | Financial Examiner | Finance | $84,650 | Las Vegas | $84,650 | 140 |
| 43 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $82,685 | Las Vegas | $84,800 | 1,700 |
| 44 | Web Developer | Technology | $82,068 | Las Vegas | $82,750 | 960 |
| 45 | Accountant | Finance | $80,972 | Reno | $82,370 | 6,160 |
| 46 | Web Designer | Technology | $80,024 | Reno | $84,220 | 290 |
| 47 | Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $74,235 | Reno | $75,840 | 1,470 |
| 48 | Market Research Analyst | Management | $73,451 | Las Vegas | $74,670 | 5,380 |
| 49 | Electrician | Trades | $71,284 | Reno | $72,800 | 7,220 |
| 50 | Writer/Author | Creative | $67,280 | Las Vegas | $67,280 | 150 |
| 51 | Secondary School Teacher | Education | $66,789 | Reno | $72,960 | 8,150 |
| 52 | Loan Officer | Finance | $64,993 | Las Vegas | $65,550 | 2,300 |
| 53 | Elementary School Teacher | Education | $64,463 | Las Vegas | $65,040 | 8,550 |
| 54 | Paralegal | Legal | $64,181 | Las Vegas | $66,720 | 3,430 |
| 55 | Plumber | Trades | $63,777 | Reno | $77,020 | 4,970 |
| 56 | Graphic Designer | Creative | $63,436 | Las Vegas | $65,060 | 1,480 |
| 57 | Carpenter | Trades | $62,373 | Las Vegas | $62,380 | 12,060 |
| 58 | Welder | Trades | $58,266 | Reno | $58,800 | 1,120 |
| 59 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $57,934 | Las Vegas | $60,640 | 1,860 |
| 60 | Automotive Technician | Trades | $48,263 | Reno | $50,190 | 6,550 |
Why These Roles Pay the Most in Nevada
Nevada's pay distribution reflects its mix of regional employers and industries, plus the local cost of living that affects nominal salary levels in the BLS data.
$Nevada tracks $2 BLS-published metros covering approximately $207,220 workers across the $60 occupations on this page. State-aggregated medians are employment-weighted across metros, which is the right way to read "state pay" when BLS publishes by metro. The Family Medicine Physician top spot reflects Las Vegas pulling the upper end of the distribution; smaller metros in Nevada typically pay 10–25% less for the same role.
Metro-by-Metro Detail
For salary data specific to one metro within Nevada, see:
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying job in Nevada is Family Medicine Physician with a state median salary of $245,151. The top-paying metro for this role is Las Vegas at $251,550 median. The role employs roughly 320 workers across Nevada.
32 of the 60 BLS-tracked occupations in Nevada have a state-aggregated median salary of $100,000 or higher. That places this state in the upper tier nationally for high-paying occupations.
Across 60 BLS-tracked occupations, the average median salary in Nevada is $102,024. The figure is employment-weighted across 2 metros, so larger occupations and larger metros contribute proportionally more. Cost-of-living-adjusted to a national-average baseline, it equates to $94,467.
BLS OEWS publishes wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area. For Nevada, this page aggregates Las Vegas, Reno. Some non-MSA areas (small towns, rural counties) are excluded from OEWS metro tables but covered in BLS state-level summaries; we use metro-level data to preserve the percentile granularity.
Every wage figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program at bls.gov/oes — public domain federal survey data covering about 1.2 million U.S. employers. State aggregates are computed by employment-weighting metro-level percentile wages across the BLS-tracked metros in Nevada.
State aggregates are employment-weighted across the BLS-tracked metros in Nevada, using OEWS 2025 data.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.