Top Paying Jobs in Nevada
Nevada has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 188,570 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dermatologists ($419,410), Radiologists ($386,210), Physicians, Pathologists ($384,350). The cost of living index is 99.79 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,501/month.
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$135K
Avg. median salary
99.79
Cost of living index
$1,501
Median 2BR rent
3,289,371
Population
Highest paying careers in Nevada
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $419K | $201.64/hr |
| 2 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $386K | $185.68/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $384K | $184.78/hr |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $346K | $166.15/hr |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $327K | $156.98/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $252K | $121.21/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $252K | $120.94/hr |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $210K | $100.98/hr |
| 9 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $205K | $98.55/hr |
| 10 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $192K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Nevada
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Cost of living vs. national average-0.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,501/mo
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