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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 72 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $106K | $50.75/hr |
| 73 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $105K | N/A |
| 74 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.25/hr |
| 75 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.15/hr |
| 76 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $104K | $50.03/hr |
| 77 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 78 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $104K | $49.84/hr |
| 79 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $103K | $49.73/hr |
| 80 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $103K | $49.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Nevada
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-0.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,501/mo
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