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Highest paying jobs in Nevada after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Nevada, dermatologist pays most: $419,410 a year, and a single filer keeps about $289,987 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Nevada paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Nevada?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Nevada after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Dermatologist	$419,410	$289,987
2	Radiologist	$386,210	$269,187
3	Pathologist	$384,350	$268,022
4	Ophthalmologist	$345,600	$243,745
5	Other Surgeon	$326,520	$231,792
6	Other Physician	$252,120	$184,574
7	Family Medicine Physician	$251,550	$184,200
8	Psychiatrist	$210,030	$156,314
9	Podiatrist	$204,990	$152,602
10	Airline Pilot	$192,460	$143,306
11	Judge and Magistrate	$166,360	$124,973
12	IT Manager	$165,000	$124,044
13	General Dentist	$162,200	$122,130
14	Engineering Manager	$161,560	$121,692
15	Physicist	$154,030	$116,546
16	Lawyer	$150,510	$114,140
17	Chief Executive	$149,770	$113,634
18	Other Psychologist	$146,850	$111,638
19	Elevator Installer and Repairer	$141,950	$108,289
20	Air Traffic Controller	$140,920	$107,585
21	Nurse Practitioner	$140,670	$107,414
22	Database Architect	$140,200	$107,093
23	Pharmacist	$140,030	$106,977
24	Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$138,300	$105,794
25	Computer Network Architect	$138,060	$105,630

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Nevada: Anesthesiologist.

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Every job with a median in Nevada: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Dermatologist	$419,410	$289,987	–
Radiologist	$386,210	$269,187	410
Pathologist	$384,350	$268,022	40
Ophthalmologist	$345,600	$243,745	–
Other Surgeon	$326,520	$231,792	–
Other Physician	$252,120	$184,574	2,400
Family Medicine Physician	$251,550	$184,200	340
Psychiatrist	$210,030	$156,314	90
Podiatrist	$204,990	$152,602	70
Airline Pilot	$192,460	$143,306	2,160
Judge and Magistrate	$166,360	$124,973	90
IT Manager	$165,000	$124,044	3,610
General Dentist	$162,200	$122,130	1,100
Engineering Manager	$161,560	$121,692	780
Physicist	$154,030	$116,546	50
Lawyer	$150,510	$114,140	6,490
Chief Executive	$149,770	$113,634	1,370
Other Psychologist	$146,850	$111,638	100
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$141,950	$108,289	510
Air Traffic Controller	$140,920	$107,585	210
Nurse Practitioner	$140,670	$107,414	1,930
Database Architect	$140,200	$107,093	420
Pharmacist	$140,030	$106,977	2,500
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$138,300	$105,794	100
Computer Network Architect	$138,060	$105,630	1,010
Musician and Singer	$136,157	$104,329	260
Optometrist	$135,650	$103,983	430
Physician Assistant	$134,660	$103,306	1,090
Computer Research Scientist	$134,310	$103,067	80
Audiologist	$133,110	$102,247	–
Financial Manager	$132,490	$101,823	8,090
Actuary	$132,370	$101,741	120
Police Supervisor	$132,100	$101,556	1,300
Power Plant Operator	$131,400	$101,078	250
Software Developer	$128,810	$99,308	4,520
Human Resources Manager	$128,550	$99,130	1,520
Veterinarian	$125,550	$97,079	680
Other Social Worker	$121,830	$94,537	370
Health and Safety Engineer	$121,660	$94,418	80
Purchasing Manager	$120,270	$93,440	450
Health Services Manager	$119,990	$93,243	5,360
Professional Athlete	$119,780	$93,095	160
Computer Hardware Engineer	$116,530	$90,809	160
Electronics Engineer	$116,180	$90,563	360
Crane and Tower Operator	$115,840	$90,323	380
Dental Hygienist	$115,290	$89,937	1,510
Construction Manager	$115,250	$89,908	4,460
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$115,180	$89,859	180
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$114,130	$89,120	250
Public Relations Manager	$114,130	$89,120	450
Internal Medicine Physician	$114,090	$89,092	390
Industrial Production Manager	$112,270	$87,812	1,620
Natural Sciences Manager	$112,260	$87,805	320
Other Manager	$112,040	$87,650	9,110
Physical Therapist	$111,250	$87,094	2,030
Occupational Therapist	$110,520	$86,581	1,080
Sales Manager	$109,790	$86,067	5,770
Environmental Engineer	$109,720	$86,018	290
Database Administrator	$109,670	$85,983	380
K-12 Education Administrator	$109,420	$85,807	2,490
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$109,300	$85,723	120
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$109,150	$85,617	120
Hydrologist	$107,930	$84,759	170
Engineering Professor	$107,890	$84,731	290
Marketing Manager	$107,550	$84,491	3,430
Mining and Geological Engineer	$107,500	$84,456	470
Electrical Engineer	$107,400	$84,386	1,100
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$107,260	$84,287	190
Computer Science Professor	$106,640	$83,851	140
Fundraising Manager	$106,420	$83,696	150
Information Security Analyst	$106,200	$83,542	1,330
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$105,860	$83,303	60
Emergency Management Director	$105,570	$83,098	60
Commercial Pilot	$105,340	$82,937	1,100
Speech-Language Pathologist	$104,510	$82,353	1,270
Civil Engineer	$104,310	$82,212	3,560
Computer Systems Analyst	$104,060	$82,036	2,540
Other Engineer	$103,780	$81,839	870
Registered Nurse	$103,670	$81,762	27,070
Network and Systems Administrator	$103,440	$81,600	1,980
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$102,980	$81,276	50
Mathematician	$102,890	$81,213	70
Mechanical Engineer	$102,680	$81,065	1,410
Clinical Psychologist	$102,650	$81,044	680
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$102,210	$80,735	120
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$102,130	$80,678	460
Industrial Engineer	$102,090	$80,650	1,570
Facilities Manager	$101,850	$80,481	1,250
Chemistry Professor	$101,640	$80,334	60
Architect	$101,570	$80,284	530
Insurance Underwriter	$101,440	$80,193	480
Surgical Assistant	$100,820	$79,757	230
Other Computer Occupation	$100,220	$79,335	2,610
Urban and Regional Planner	$100,040	$79,208	270
Financial Risk Specialist	$100,010	$79,187	570
Project Management Specialist	$99,940	$79,138	8,290
Geoscientist	$99,890	$79,103	520
Epidemiologist	$99,880	$79,096	80
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$99,860	$79,082	2,250
General and Operations Manager	$99,390	$78,751	38,920
Training and Development Manager	$99,110	$78,554	620
Sales Engineer	$99,020	$78,491	320
Materials Engineer	$99,010	$78,484	100
Business Professor	$98,920	$78,420	400
Medical Scientist	$98,560	$78,167	530
Data Scientist	$98,540	$78,153	1,680
Technical Sales Representative	$98,500	$78,125	1,880
MRI Technologist	$98,260	$77,956	340
Art Director	$98,070	$77,822	290
Materials Scientist	$97,490	$77,414	100
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$97,350	$77,316	370
Aerospace Engineer	$96,730	$76,880	270
Power Line Installer	$96,560	$76,760	920
Nursing Professor	$96,500	$76,718	870
Physics Professor	$96,330	$76,598	90
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$95,980	$76,352	640
Administrative Services Manager	$95,780	$76,211	3,010
Other Social Scientist	$95,620	$76,099	180
Aircraft Mechanic	$94,890	$75,585	2,570
Environmental Science Professor	$94,820	$75,536	50
Detective	$94,470	$75,290	590
Occupational Safety Specialist	$94,360	$75,212	1,150
Firefighting Supervisor	$93,920	$74,903	1,080
School Psychologist	$93,680	$74,734	290
Other Engineering Technician	$93,670	$74,727	590
Computer Programmer	$93,600	$74,678	840
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$93,560	$74,649	180
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$93,450	$74,572	190
Political Science Professor	$93,300	$74,467	70
Radiation Therapist	$92,990	$74,248	110
Personal Financial Advisor	$92,720	$74,059	1,730
Fish and Game Warden	$91,750	$73,376	50
Economist	$91,340	$73,088	70
Gambling Manager	$91,250	$73,024	790
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$89,770	$71,983	70
College Administrator	$88,810	$71,308	1,320
Technical Writer	$88,750	$71,266	230
Electrical Engineering Technician	$88,160	$70,851	1,140
Biomedical Engineer	$87,850	$70,632	70
Sociology Professor	$87,480	$70,372	100
Administrative Law Judge	$87,240	$70,203	170
Operations Research Analyst	$86,500	$69,683	370
English Professor	$85,830	$69,211	280
Network Support Specialist	$85,790	$69,183	2,460
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$85,590	$69,043	1,110
Other Treating Practitioner	$85,590	$69,043	240
Respiratory Therapist	$85,480	$68,965	1,270
Landscape Architect	$85,140	$68,726	180
Biological Science Professor	$85,040	$68,656	350
Foreign Language Professor	$84,980	$68,613	90
Financial Examiner	$84,650	$68,381	180
Sound Engineering Technician	$84,570	$68,325	170
Librarian	$84,540	$68,304	610
Other Social Sciences Professor	$83,860	$67,826	150
Financial and Investment Analyst	$83,430	$67,523	1,830
Web Developer	$83,220	$67,375	340
Environmental Scientist	$83,050	$67,256	490
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$82,920	$67,164	880
Radiologic Technologist	$82,910	$67,157	1,840
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$82,680	$66,995	710
Mathematical Science Professor	$82,540	$66,897	250
Surveyor	$82,460	$66,841	490
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$82,370	$66,777	410
Cost Estimator	$82,200	$66,658	2,240
Communications Professor	$82,020	$66,531	70
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$82,010	$66,524	220
Construction Supervisor	$81,990	$66,510	9,680
History Professor	$81,930	$66,468	80
Hearing Aid Specialist	$81,800	$66,376	60
Rigger	$81,720	$66,320	860
Fine Artist	$81,630	$66,257	160
Accountant and Auditor	$81,600	$66,236	6,930
Budget Analyst	$81,600	$66,236	440
Management Analyst	$81,600	$66,236	4,550
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$81,440	$66,123	–
Psychology Professor	$81,300	$66,025	140
Chemist	$81,170	$65,933	280
Forensic Science Technician	$81,090	$65,877	360
Dancer	$80,600	$65,532	430
Food Scientist and Technologist	$80,580	$65,518	50
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$80,390	$65,384	100
Historian	$80,140	$65,208	–
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$80,120	$65,194	1,180
Avionics Technician	$80,040	$65,138	50
Other Plant and System Operator	$80,000	$65,110	150
Real Estate Sales Agent	$79,990	$65,103	1,490
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$79,860	$65,012	5,450
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$79,860	$65,012	2,870
Statistician	$79,750	$64,934	50
Logistician	$79,600	$64,829	1,290
Stonemason	$79,600	$64,829	220
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$79,510	$64,765	220
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$79,380	$64,674	60
Stationary Engineer	$79,110	$64,484	60
Recreational Therapist	$78,730	$64,217	400
News Reporter and Journalist	$78,550	$64,090	370
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$78,510	$64,062	80
Producer and Director	$78,480	$64,041	1,630
Healthcare Social Worker	$78,470	$64,034	1,160
Compliance Officer	$78,290	$63,907	4,400
Police Officer	$78,140	$63,801	5,720
Lodging Manager	$78,110	$63,780	490
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$77,750	$63,527	2,240
Labor Relations Specialist	$77,240	$63,168	610
Health Specialties Professor	$77,160	$63,112	1,230
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$76,750	$62,824	1,510
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$76,680	$62,774	210
Correctional Officer	$76,490	$62,641	3,240
Licensed Practical Nurse	$76,160	$62,409	3,350
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$76,160	$62,409	500
Utilities Meter Reader	$76,120	$62,380	160
Probation Officer	$75,840	$62,183	780
Mechanical Drafter	$75,830	$62,176	250
Physical Therapist Assistant	$75,520	$61,958	560
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$75,500	$61,944	750
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$75,500	$61,944	280
Other Designer	$75,490	$61,937	–
Surgical Technologist	$75,480	$61,930	1,110
Environmental Engineering Technician	$75,330	$61,825	70
Construction Inspector	$75,290	$61,797	1,780
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$75,180	$61,719	190
Civil Engineering Technician	$74,810	$61,459	800
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$74,360	$61,142	–
Education Professor	$74,240	$61,058	310
Other Biological Scientist	$74,210	$61,037	410
Chiropractor	$74,190	$61,023	240
Social Work Professor	$74,180	$61,016	70
Clergy	$73,910	$60,826	210
Public Relations Specialist	$73,840	$60,776	1,600
Geological Technician	$73,700	$60,678	260
Electrician	$73,570	$60,586	8,350
Credit Analyst	$73,090	$60,249	390
Broadcast Technician	$73,070	$60,235	280
Conservation Scientist	$73,030	$60,207	210
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$72,990	$60,178	2,310
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$72,950	$60,150	420
Editor	$72,510	$59,841	–
Control and Valve Installer	$72,310	$59,700	70
Telecom Line Installer	$72,230	$59,644	730
Market Research Analyst	$71,840	$59,369	5,780
Human Resources Specialist	$71,610	$59,208	6,520
Soil and Plant Scientist	$71,450	$59,095	90
Construction Equipment Operator	$71,410	$59,067	5,410
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$71,310	$58,997	250
Cardiovascular Technologist	$71,240	$58,947	380
Bailiff	$71,230	$58,940	210
Title Examiner	$71,050	$58,814	620
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$70,740	$58,596	170
Curator	$69,900	$58,005	100
Medical Equipment Repairer	$69,820	$57,948	300
Judicial Law Clerk	$69,600	$57,794	70
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$69,220	$57,526	–
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$69,030	$57,393	560
Hydrologic Technician	$68,660	$57,132	30
Fundraiser	$68,530	$57,041	310
Diesel Mechanic	$68,410	$56,956	1,990
Production Supervisor	$68,270	$56,858	3,600
Wholesale Sales Representative	$68,150	$56,774	8,970
Executive Assistant	$67,830	$56,548	2,670
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$67,810	$56,534	100
Other Extraction Worker	$67,450	$56,281	390
Criminal Justice Professor	$67,440	$56,274	60
Instructional Coordinator	$67,410	$56,253	1,130
Other Business Operations Specialist	$67,330	$56,197	9,140
Carpet Installer	$67,040	$55,993	710
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$67,000	$55,965	1,100
School and Career Counselor	$66,710	$55,760	2,250
Gambling Services Supervisor	$66,680	$55,739	5,590
Firefighter	$66,570	$55,662	2,640
Middle School Teacher	$66,300	$55,452	3,910
Film and Video Editor	$65,720	$54,986	320
Other Teacher	$65,610	$54,898	1,590
Social and Community Service Manager	$65,570	$54,865	1,200
High School Teacher	$65,520	$54,825	8,920
Food Service Manager	$65,320	$54,665	4,310
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$65,250	$54,608	70
RV Service Technician	$65,200	$54,568	210
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$65,110	$54,496	430
Elementary School Teacher	$65,040	$54,440	9,550
Kindergarten Teacher	$64,930	$54,351	1,400
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$64,680	$54,150	3,620
Calibration Technician	$64,530	$54,030	110
High School Vocational Teacher	$64,510	$54,014	150
Loan Officer	$64,500	$54,006	2,580
Transportation Security Screener	$64,500	$54,006	1,350
Microbiologist	$64,490	$53,998	110
Other Special Education Teacher	$64,410	$53,933	1,230
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$64,390	$53,917	230
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$64,170	$53,741	1,020
Writer and Author	$63,910	$53,532	190
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$63,810	$53,451	730
Health Information Technologist	$63,610	$53,291	250
Pipelayer	$63,570	$53,258	450
Travel Agent	$63,400	$53,122	–
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$63,280	$53,025	290
Office Supervisor	$63,090	$52,873	14,380
Millwright	$63,040	$52,833	150
Separating Machine Operator	$62,960	$52,768	270
Mental Health Social Worker	$62,900	$52,720	1,100
Graphic Designer	$62,890	$52,712	1,570
Telecom Equipment Installer	$62,800	$52,640	890
Audio and Video Technician	$62,770	$52,616	1,580
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$62,730	$52,584	–
Postal Service Clerk	$62,610	$52,487	460
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$62,510	$52,407	1,400
Religious Education Director	$62,460	$52,367	90
Services Sales Representative	$62,450	$52,359	10,950
Refinery Operator	$62,420	$52,334	30
Other Drafter	$62,400	$52,318	180
Carpenter	$62,380	$52,302	12,700
Chef and Head Cook	$62,380	$52,302	3,940
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$62,290	$52,230	15,010
Health Education Specialist	$62,120	$52,093	270
Camera Operator	$62,110	$52,085	320
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,070	$52,053	2,530
Court Reporter	$62,030	$52,021	70
Other Financial Specialist	$61,930	$51,941	1,220
Occupational Safety Technician	$61,770	$51,812	440
Vocational Instructor	$61,740	$51,788	950
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$61,700	$51,756	2,540
Plumber	$61,610	$51,684	5,370
Chemical Technician	$61,520	$51,611	1,050
Welder	$61,520	$51,611	1,600
Financial Services Sales Agent	$61,490	$51,587	3,140
Industrial Engineering Technician	$61,470	$51,571	990
Boilermaker	$61,430	$51,539	70
Airfield Operations Specialist	$61,350	$51,475	150
Tool and Die Maker	$61,350	$51,475	220
Training and Development Specialist	$61,350	$51,475	3,440
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$61,310	$51,443	770
Lighting Technician	$61,250	$51,394	390
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$61,230	$51,378	3,290
Tile and Stone Setter	$61,200	$51,354	1,450
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$61,180	$51,338	130
Child and Family Social Worker	$61,080	$51,258	4,030
Earth Driller	$61,030	$51,218	1,350
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$60,980	$51,177	1,170
Other Legal Support Worker	$60,820	$51,049	1,080
High School Special Education Teacher	$60,810	$51,041	350
Funeral Home Manager	$60,750	$50,993	100
Taper	$60,690	$50,944	1,190
Brickmason and Blockmason	$60,670	$50,928	810
Auto Body Repairer	$60,520	$50,808	1,020
HVAC Technician	$60,510	$50,800	4,170
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$60,500	$50,792	260
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$60,460	$50,760	160
Motorcycle Mechanic	$60,450	$50,752	110
Environmental Science Technician	$60,370	$50,687	390
Transportation Supervisor	$60,340	$50,663	6,290
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$60,230	$50,575	30
Painting and Coating Worker	$60,190	$50,543	–
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$60,180	$50,535	660
Septic Tank Servicer	$60,180	$50,535	220
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$60,120	$50,486	–
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$60,040	$50,422	1,010
Tax Preparer	$60,000	$50,390	1,410
Athletic Trainer	$59,820	$50,245	180
Other Underground Mining Operator	$59,810	$50,237	–
Paramedic	$59,280	$49,811	950
Other Professor	$59,270	$49,803	1,460
Food Science Technician	$59,070	$49,643	110
Animal Control Worker	$58,810	$49,434	100
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$58,790	$49,418	680
Floor Layer	$58,540	$49,217	560
Chemical Equipment Operator	$58,520	$49,201	210
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$49,161	920
Lathe Operator	$58,240	$48,976	60
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$58,220	$48,960	1,390
Pump Operator	$57,980	$48,767	150
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$57,960	$48,751	3,010
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$57,960	$48,751	600
IT Support Specialist	$57,870	$48,679	6,560
Community Health Worker	$57,730	$48,566	670
Event Planner	$57,610	$48,470	2,060
Clinical Lab Technologist	$57,320	$48,237	2,040
Landscaping Supervisor	$57,250	$48,180	1,530
CNC Programmer	$57,210	$48,148	130
Mental Health Counselor	$57,210	$48,148	1,810
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$57,070	$48,036	1,520
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$56,790	$47,811	130
Small Engine Mechanic	$56,750	$47,779	170
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$56,740	$47,771	40
Court and Municipal Clerk	$56,680	$47,722	1,250
Legal Secretary	$56,470	$47,554	1,430
Museum Technician and Conservator	$56,470	$47,554	70
Construction Painter	$56,390	$47,489	4,120
Production and Planning Clerk	$55,790	$47,007	2,190
Prepress Technician and Worker	$55,680	$46,919	130
Property and Real Estate Manager	$55,670	$46,911	5,630
Costume Attendant	$55,640	$46,887	390
Credit Counselor	$55,480	$46,758	170
Exercise Physiologist	$55,240	$46,565	–
Eligibility Interviewer	$55,160	$46,501	–
Parking Enforcement Worker	$55,040	$46,405	40
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$54,950	$46,332	130
Other Protective Service Worker	$54,790	$46,204	910
Other Media Equipment Worker	$54,650	$46,091	330
Forest and Conservation Technician	$54,230	$45,754	750
Other Entertainer and Performer	$54,080	$45,633	1,680
Other Science Technician	$54,070	$45,625	350
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$53,610	$45,256	1,150
Massage Therapist	$53,540	$45,199	1,620
Security Supervisor	$53,210	$44,934	2,540
Traffic Technician	$53,100	$44,846	190
Machinist	$53,050	$44,806	900
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$52,870	$44,661	260
Milling Machine Operator	$52,800	$44,605	120
Camera Equipment Repairer	$52,700	$44,524	–
General Maintenance Worker	$52,360	$44,251	16,520
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$52,280	$44,187	2,980
Funeral Attendant	$51,980	$43,946	100
Flight Attendant	$51,800	$43,801	4,040
Biological Technician	$51,680	$43,705	280
Procurement Clerk	$51,530	$43,584	580
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$51,430	$43,504	350
Paving Equipment Operator	$51,400	$43,480	–
Psychiatric Aide	$51,400	$43,480	220
Other Cook	$51,220	$43,335	320
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$51,210	$43,327	190
Vending Machine Repairer	$51,210	$43,327	1,620
Roofer	$51,090	$43,231	2,120
Forester	$51,070	$43,215	–
Coach and Scout	$51,020	$43,175	2,390
Set and Exhibit Designer	$50,860	$43,046	180
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$50,790	$42,990	1,280
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$50,380	$42,660	15,180
Interpreter and Translator	$50,370	$42,652	320
Medical Records Specialist	$50,300	$42,596	2,350
Veterinary Technician	$50,250	$42,556	1,120
Other Financial Clerk	$50,200	$42,516	800
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$50,190	$42,508	4,000
Housekeeping Supervisor	$50,080	$42,419	4,100
Transportation Inspector	$50,060	$42,403	430
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$50,050	$42,395	–
Upholsterer	$49,880	$42,259	220
Other Education Worker	$49,720	$42,130	1,180
Motorboat Mechanic	$49,630	$42,058	–
Other Health Technician	$49,620	$42,050	1,790
Other Social Service Specialist	$49,600	$42,034	280
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$49,590	$42,026	350
Glazier	$49,490	$41,945	730
Highway Maintenance Worker	$49,320	$41,809	990
Quality Control Inspector	$49,280	$41,776	4,040
Pest Control Worker	$49,240	$41,744	790
Tailor and Dressmaker	$49,150	$41,672	100
Insurance Sales Agent	$49,100	$41,632	4,200
Miscellaneous Assembler	$49,050	$41,592	11,290
Construction Laborer	$48,990	$41,543	11,890
Rail Yard Engineer	$48,970	$41,527	40
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$48,930	$41,495	40
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$48,750	$41,351	190
Bill and Account Collector	$48,750	$41,351	2,350
Mixing Machine Operator	$48,460	$41,118	650
Other Entertainment Attendant	$48,440	$41,102	310
Insurance Claims Clerk	$48,300	$40,989	2,880
Auto Mechanic	$48,290	$40,981	7,420
Dental Laboratory Technician	$48,190	$40,901	200
Recreation Supervisor	$48,170	$40,885	1,750
Rail Car Repairer	$48,100	$40,828	50
Home Appliance Repairer	$48,070	$40,804	–
Pesticide Applicator	$48,030	$40,772	100
Pharmacy Technician	$47,980	$40,732	4,070
Dispatcher	$47,920	$40,684	2,840
Human Resources Assistant	$47,900	$40,668	1,390
Welding Machine Operator	$47,870	$40,644	170
Mechanical Door Repairer	$47,840	$40,619	240
Correspondence Clerk	$47,820	$40,603	130
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,780	$40,571	450
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$47,780	$40,571	380
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$47,700	$40,507	120
Other Office Support Worker	$47,700	$40,507	3,050
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$47,690	$40,499	580
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$47,520	$40,362	400
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$47,450	$40,306	170
New Accounts Clerk	$47,450	$40,306	850
Billing and Posting Clerk	$47,430	$40,290	3,720
Credit Authorizer	$47,260	$40,153	90
Auto Glass Installer	$47,210	$40,113	190
Dental Assistant	$47,110	$40,033	4,230
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$47,020	$39,961	1,690
Cargo and Freight Agent	$47,000	$39,945	490
Medical Secretary	$46,990	$39,936	7,030
Furniture Finisher	$46,980	$39,928	190
Fence Erector	$46,940	$39,896	210
Dispensing Optician	$46,910	$39,872	960
Retail Sales Supervisor	$46,900	$39,864	10,500
Sheet Metal Worker	$46,730	$39,728	1,270
CNC Machine Operator	$46,670	$39,679	400
Medical Equipment Preparer	$46,640	$39,655	510
Library Assistant	$46,620	$39,639	660
Extraction Worker Helper	$46,610	$39,631	230
Administrative Assistant	$46,570	$39,599	16,790
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$46,570	$39,599	820
Maid and Housekeeper	$46,550	$39,583	24,380
Courier and Messenger	$46,520	$39,559	530
Insulation Worker	$46,510	$39,551	660
Psychiatric Technician	$46,450	$39,503	2,060
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$46,440	$39,495	210
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,430	$39,487	510
Crematory Operator	$46,190	$39,294	80
Grinding Machine Operator	$46,140	$39,253	170
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$46,100	$39,221	–
Medical Appliance Technician	$45,870	$39,037	90
Phlebotomist	$45,760	$38,948	1,300
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$45,750	$38,940	640
Sewing Machine Operator	$45,750	$38,940	910
Library Technician	$45,650	$38,860	410
Nursing Assistant	$45,490	$38,731	8,100
General Office Clerk	$45,460	$38,707	20,430
Other Counselor	$45,440	$38,691	280
Office Machine Operator	$45,330	$38,603	70
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$45,320	$38,595	60
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$45,310	$38,587	90
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$45,230	$38,522	7,300
Medical Assistant	$45,200	$38,498	7,760
Forging Machine Operator	$45,040	$38,370	40
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$45,030	$38,362	1,200
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$45,020	$38,354	430
Teller	$44,980	$38,321	1,850
Taxi Driver	$44,800	$38,177	2,980
Mason Helper	$44,720	$38,113	460
Other Media Worker	$44,310	$37,783	110
Personal Service Supervisor	$44,290	$37,767	1,760
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$44,210	$37,703	260
File Clerk	$44,150	$37,655	1,110
Electrician Helper	$44,140	$37,646	440
Food Service Supervisor	$44,030	$37,558	14,230
Mortician and Funeral Director	$43,940	$37,486	280
Light Truck Driver	$43,760	$37,341	9,520
Agricultural Technician	$43,590	$37,205	40
Printing Press Operator	$43,500	$37,132	1,360
Cutting Machine Operator	$43,470	$37,108	340
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$43,230	$36,915	140
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$43,210	$36,899	12,390
Other Material Moving Worker	$42,970	$36,706	190
Interviewer	$42,340	$36,200	2,190
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$42,040	$35,959	790
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$41,880	$35,831	1,020
Word Processor and Typist	$41,290	$35,357	170
Food Batchmaker	$41,120	$35,220	880
Plumber Helper	$41,100	$35,204	350
Woodworking Machine Operator	$41,090	$35,196	310
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$41,000	$35,124	2,660
Aircraft Service Attendant	$40,730	$34,907	720
Other Production Worker	$40,700	$34,882	3,100
Customer Service Representative	$40,560	$34,770	32,110
Order Clerk	$40,560	$34,770	740
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$40,550	$34,762	150
Mail Clerk	$40,520	$34,738	420
Jeweler	$40,510	$34,730	330
Other Gambling Service Worker	$40,430	$34,666	1,650
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$40,310	$34,569	–
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$40,290	$34,553	1,560
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$40,200	$34,481	350
Rehabilitation Counselor	$40,120	$34,416	570
Production Helper	$39,730	$34,103	680
Floral Designer	$39,600	$33,999	440
Structural Metal Fabricator	$39,570	$33,974	150
Baker	$39,540	$33,950	2,040
Hand Sewer	$39,440	$33,870	–
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$39,440	$33,870	2,300
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$39,430	$33,862	1,650
Tour and Travel Guide	$39,360	$33,806	620
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$39,350	$33,798	40,850
Medical Transcriptionist	$39,350	$33,798	210
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$39,350	$33,798	170
Agricultural Inspector	$39,270	$33,733	50
Data Entry Keyer	$39,260	$33,725	800
Tire Repairer and Changer	$39,220	$33,693	930
Counter and Rental Clerk	$39,140	$33,629	2,460
Pharmacy Aide	$39,080	$33,581	410
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$38,990	$33,508	240
Hotel Desk Clerk	$38,900	$33,436	5,040
Preschool Teacher	$38,870	$33,412	2,360
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,820	$33,372	9,980
Residential Advisor	$38,790	$33,348	190
Parts Salesperson	$38,740	$33,308	2,250
Skincare Specialist	$38,660	$33,243	1,540
Restaurant Cook	$38,610	$33,203	27,250
Gambling Cage Worker	$38,570	$33,171	2,050
Social and Human Service Assistant	$38,570	$33,171	2,420
Other Information and Record Clerk	$38,560	$33,163	2,570
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$38,500	$33,115	90
Conveyor Operator	$38,450	$33,075	350
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$38,430	$33,059	410
Janitor	$38,420	$33,050	32,830
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$38,330	$32,978	80
Other Therapist	$38,260	$32,922	–
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$38,140	$32,825	30
Switchboard Operator	$38,070	$32,769	650
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$37,920	$32,649	360
Short Order Cook	$37,780	$32,536	790
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$37,660	$32,440	960
Dietetic Technician	$37,630	$32,416	370
Emergency Medical Technician	$37,560	$32,359	1,530
Automotive Service Attendant	$37,550	$32,351	250
Other Textile Worker	$37,520	$32,327	120
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$37,500	$32,311	1,440
Photographer	$37,460	$32,279	890
Plating Machine Operator	$37,460	$32,279	60
Other Construction Helper	$37,440	$32,263	350
Packaging Machine Operator	$37,440	$32,263	2,700
Roofer Helper	$37,430	$32,255	30
Hand Packer and Packager	$37,400	$32,231	3,750
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,380	$32,215	31,270
Other Transportation Worker	$37,340	$32,183	450
Security Guard	$37,310	$32,159	26,680
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$37,290	$32,143	–
School Bus Driver	$37,280	$32,134	2,590
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$37,110	$31,998	1,470
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$37,050	$31,950	10,650
Veterinary Assistant	$36,920	$31,845	1,380
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$36,880	$31,813	2,170
Concierge	$36,820	$31,765	1,110
Animal Trainer	$36,760	$31,717	170
Locker Room Attendant	$36,620	$31,604	510
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$36,610	$31,596	–
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$36,610	$31,596	1,030
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$36,490	$31,500	110
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$36,440	$31,460	60
Occupational Therapy Aide	$36,440	$31,460	100
Carpenter Helper	$36,230	$31,291	540
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$36,210	$31,275	4,540
Other Sales and Related Worker	$36,180	$31,251	1,120
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$36,170	$31,243	3,460
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,030	$31,130	1,820
Orderly	$35,850	$30,985	470
Forest and Conservation Worker	$35,760	$30,913	–
Garment Presser	$35,560	$30,752	820
Bicycle Repairer	$35,290	$30,536	280
Other Personal Care Worker	$34,960	$30,270	1,450
Dishwasher	$34,920	$30,238	11,360
Telemarketer	$34,290	$29,732	2,200
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,230	$29,684	3,790
Retail Salesperson	$34,190	$29,652	43,920
Fast Food Cook	$33,840	$29,370	5,890
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$33,840	$29,370	1,940
Home Health Aide	$33,670	$29,234	17,940
Food Preparation Worker	$33,460	$29,065	11,420
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$33,280	$28,920	660
Passenger Attendant	$32,130	$27,996	90
Physical Therapist Aide	$31,970	$27,868	900
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$31,950	$27,852	45,850
Teaching Assistant	$31,900	$27,812	7,100
Driver/Sales Worker	$31,760	$27,699	4,310
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$31,700	$27,651	210
Other Food Service Worker	$31,510	$27,498	1,140
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$31,480	$27,474	1,500
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$31,170	$27,225	6,570
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$30,830	$26,952	2,630
Gambling Booth Cashier	$30,620	$26,783	3,080
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$30,430	$26,631	140
Tutor	$30,420	$26,622	1,070
Animal Caretaker	$30,320	$26,542	2,470
Recreation Worker	$30,150	$26,406	2,570
Other Food Processing Worker	$30,120	$26,381	590
Usher and Ticket Taker	$30,110	$26,373	3,210
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$29,940	$26,237	7,680
Cashier	$29,870	$26,181	30,160
Parking Attendant	$29,750	$26,084	2,660
Childcare Worker	$29,740	$26,076	3,740
School Bus Monitor	$29,230	$25,666	160
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$28,630	$25,184	70
Bartender	$27,460	$24,223	16,830
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$27,460	$24,223	12,750
Social Science Research Assistant	$26,560	$23,482	–
Actor	$26,541	$23,466	790
Waiter and Waitress	$26,410	$23,359	42,520
Gambling Dealer	$25,690	$22,766	17,390
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$25,290	$22,436	320
Disc Jockey	$24,960	$22,165	–
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$24,960	$22,165	540
Substitute Teacher	$24,960	$22,165	6,600

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Nevada median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Nevada

What is the highest-paying job in Nevada?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Nevada, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, dermatologist pays most: $419,410, or $289,987 after tax.

What is the most common job in Nevada?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 45,850 people in Nevada, with a median of $31,950.

How much do you take home on the median Nevada salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Nevada is $47,660 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,475 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in Nevada than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Nevada, real estate sales agent pays furthest above its US median: $79,990 here, 51% more than the national $52,830.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Nevada. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.