May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Nevada
Nevada
669 occupations
Across 669 occupations with published wages in Nevada, dermatologists record the highest median at $419,410 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Nevada
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,850 | $31,950 |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | $34,190 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | $26,410 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | $39,350 |
| General and Operations Managers | 38,920 | $99,390 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | $38,420 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | $40,560 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,270 | $37,380 |
| Cashiers | 30,160 | $29,870 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 27,250 | $38,610 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.