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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $166K | $79.98/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $165K | $79.33/hr |
| 13 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $162K | $77.98/hr |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $162K | $77.67/hr |
| 15 | Physicists | Science | $154K | $74.05/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $151K | $72.36/hr |
| 17 | Chief Executives | Management | $150K | $72.01/hr |
| 18 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $147K | $70.6/hr |
| 19 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $142K | $68.25/hr |
| 20 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $141K | $67.75/hr |
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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