Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage

Highest-paying jobs in Balance of Nevada

327 occupations with published wages, ranked

The highest median wage in Balance of Nevada belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $294,320 per year. The lowest published median is $25,520.

The 25 highest-paying occupations

Median annual wage · Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area · May 2025
#	Occupation	Median	Jobs
1	Physicians, All Other	$294,320	110
2	Sales Managers	$189,550	320
3	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$161,560	60
4	Dentists, General	$160,770	60
5	Pharmacists	$145,590	90
6	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$139,030	120
7	Lawyers	$137,920	150
8	Nurse Practitioners	$136,140	60
9	Human Resources Managers	$132,880	80
10	Physician Assistants	$132,210	70
11	Veterinarians	$126,030	50
12	Construction Managers	$124,710	350
13	Industrial Production Managers	$122,490	120
14	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$120,830	360
15	Transportation Inspectors	$119,040	40
16	Dental Hygienists	$115,290	110
17	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$113,290	340
18	Facilities Managers	$112,260	80
19	Industrial Engineers	$112,080	90
20	Computer Systems Analysts	$110,790	100
21	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$110,590	100
22	Managers, All Other	$110,550	430
23	Engineers, All Other	$109,500	110
24	Crane and Tower Operators	$109,360	60
25	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$109,340	230

At the other end of the scale

Lowest published median wages in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
Occupation	Median	Jobs
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$25,520	170
Waiters and Waitresses	$25,550	1,740
Gambling Dealers	$25,570	820
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$25,590	470
Bartenders	$25,800	900
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	$27,080	40
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$27,280	260
Library Assistants, Clerical	$27,810	50
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	$27,870	50
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	$28,150	320

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

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