Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Nevada
669 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Nevada belongs to Dermatologists, at $419,410 per year. The lowest published median is $24,960.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $419,410 | — | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $386,210 | 410 | |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | $384,350 | 40 | |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $345,600 | — | |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $326,520 | — | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $252,120 | 2,400 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $251,550 | 340 | |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 9 | Psychiatrists | $210,030 | 90 | |
| 10 | Podiatrists | $204,990 | 70 | |
| 11 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $192,460 | 2,160 | |
| 12 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $166,360 | 90 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,000 | 3,610 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $162,200 | 1,100 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,560 | 780 | |
| 16 | Physicists | $154,030 | 50 | |
| 17 | Lawyers | $150,510 | 6,490 | |
| 18 | Chief Executives | $149,770 | 1,370 | |
| 19 | Psychologists, All Other | $146,850 | 100 | |
| 20 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $141,950 | 510 | |
| 21 | Air Traffic Controllers | $140,920 | 210 | |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $140,670 | 1,930 | |
| 23 | Database Architects | $140,200 | 420 | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $140,030 | 2,500 | |
| 25 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $138,300 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $24,960 | 6,600 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $24,960 | 540 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,290 | 320 |
| Gambling Dealers | $25,690 | 17,390 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,410 | 42,520 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $26,560 | — |
| Bartenders | $27,460 | 16,830 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,460 | 12,750 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $28,630 | 70 |
| School Bus Monitors | $29,230 | 160 |
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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