Nevada Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Nevada from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $47,660 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $12.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $480
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Nevada
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | 410 | $386,210 | $334,320 |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | 2,400 | $252,120 | $251,310 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | 340 | $251,550 | $242,460 |
| 4 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,160 | $192,460 | $204,470 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,610 | $165,000 | $177,200 |
| 6 | Dentists, General | 1,100 | $162,200 | $178,460 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 780 | $161,560 | $170,190 |
| 8 | Lawyers | 6,490 | $150,510 | $205,630 |
Most common jobs in Nevada
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,850 | $31,950 | $32,820 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | $34,190 | $36,320 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | $26,410 | $36,870 |
| 4 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | $39,350 | $43,190 |
| 5 | General and Operations Managers | 38,920 | $99,390 | $133,390 |
| 6 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | $38,420 | $39,860 |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | $40,560 | $42,720 |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,270 | $37,380 | $39,390 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1,638 certified, median offer $110,219
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)597 certified, median offer $39,250
Top H-1B employers in Nevada
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla, Inc. | 408 | $112,420 |
| 2 | Credit One Bank, N.A. | 55 | $98,363 |
| 3 | LNW Gaming, Inc. | 36 | $122,978 |
| 4 | University of Nevada, Reno | 30 | $80,886 |
| 5 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 29 | $92,000 |
| 6 | Redwood Materials, INC. | 23 | $140,000 |
| 7 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 17 | $89,100 |
| 8 | Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) | 17 | $119,000 |
More Nevada labor data
- Unemployment by county4.7% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.62 million jobs, +1.6% in a year
- Minimum wage$12.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$480 a week on average
- Union membership13.0% in 2025
- Federal job openings260 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Nevada?
- The median wage for all occupations in Nevada is $47,660 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Nevada?
- Nevada's unemployment rate was 4.7% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Nevada?
- Radiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Nevada: $386,210 a year.