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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $141K | $67.63/hr |
| 22 | Database Architects | Technology | $140K | $67.4/hr |
| 23 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.32/hr |
| 24 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $138K | $66.49/hr |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $138K | $66.38/hr |
| 26 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.22/hr |
| 27 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.74/hr |
| 28 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $134K | $64.57/hr |
| 29 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $133K | $64/hr |
| 30 | Financial Managers | Management | $132K | $63.7/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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