Jobs in Nevada — Pay & Openings by City
1,711,830 professionals employed across 4 major Nevada metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $51,158/yr. Top hiring industry: Gaming.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Nevada
Gaming, Tourism, Mining, Logistics are the largest employment sectors in Nevada.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Dental Hygienist.
Where you work in Nevada changes what the same job pays. Across the roles we track, Reno averages $51,871/yr while Las Vegas averages $50,921/yr — about a 2% gap. Weigh that against commute and cost of living before ruling a metro out.
Jobs in Nevada by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $50,921 | 530,850 | Server jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs |
| Henderson | $50,921 | 530,850 | Server jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs |
| North Las Vegas | $50,921 | 530,850 | Server jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs |
| Reno | $51,871 | 119,280 | Warehouse Associate jobs · Stocker jobs · Operations Manager jobs |
This hub links 12 role hubs across 4 Nevada metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Nevada
State averages across the Nevada metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Nevada Average Median |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $111,370 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $104,835 |
| Operations Manager salary guide | $99,480 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $79,865 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $78,987 |
| Electrician salary guide | $71,367 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $68,605 |
| Plumber salary guide | $64,030 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $63,530 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $62,372 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $61,435 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $60,665 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $60,600 |
| Welder salary guide | $58,185 |
| Painter salary guide | $56,535 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.