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Nevada Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $12.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $24,960
- 52 weeks
- Nevada median wage
- $22.91/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 52%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $12.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Nevada
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 6,600 | $24,960 | $31,550 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 320 | $25,290 | $41,540 |
| Gambling Dealers | 17,390 | $25,690 | $35,510 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | $26,410 | $36,870 |
| Actors | 790 | $12.76 an hour | $17.19 |
| Bartenders | 16,830 | $27,460 | $36,210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 12,750 | $27,460 | $32,640 |
| School Bus Monitors | 160 | $29,230 | $32,230 |
| Childcare Workers | 3,740 | $29,740 | $32,030 |
| Parking Attendants | 2,660 | $29,750 | $32,530 |
| Cashiers | 30,160 | $29,870 | $32,630 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 7,680 | $29,940 | $31,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Nevada?
- The basic minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 an hour.
- How much is the Nevada minimum wage per year?
- At $12.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $24,960 before taxes.