The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Nevada For 2026

Curious about the highest paying professions in Nevada? Whether you’re exploring career options or simply wondering how much your dentist earns for their services, you’re not alone!

Our team at Zippia is dedicated to uncovering the latest trends in salary data. We conducted an in-depth analysis of job salaries in Nevada and found that Operators and Truck Drivers continue to top the list as the highest earners in the state.

Here’s a snapshot of the ten highest paying jobs in Nevada:

How We Determined the Highest Paid Jobs in Nevada for 2026

Our salary estimates are derived from a combination of publicly available data sources, including the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), published in 2026, and other reputable organizations such as the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Our data science team also analyzes millions of job postings daily to extract current salary information. By correlating these salaries with companies, locations, and job titles from other datasets, we generate a weighted average for each job title in Nevada.

Our comprehensive analysis included salary data for 29 distinct job roles in Nevada, allowing us to pinpoint the highest earners.

Detailed List Of Highest Paying Jobs In Nevada

Rank	Job Title	Average Salary	Entry Level Salary	# Of People
1	Operator And Truck Driver	$200,951	$143,000	1,074
2	Clinical Physician Assistant	$155,325	$99,000	1,138
3	Family Practitioner	$152,490	$94,000	1,175
4	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$150,704	$95,000	1,307
5	Emergency Medicine Specialist	$141,067	$84,000	1,106
6	Public Health Dentist	$138,162	$84,000	1,298
7	Contractor-Registered Nurse	$127,343	$83,000	1,115
8	Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner	$113,360	$66,000	1,094
9	Software Development Engineer Lead	$111,199	$83,000	1,021
10	Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner	$111,010	$65,000	1,380
11	Lead Development Engineer	$110,517	$81,000	1,030
12	Telemetry Registered Nurse	$107,715	$65,000	1,147
13	Intensive Care Unit Nurse	$106,451	$65,000	1,474
14	Nurse Coordinator	$102,957	$77,000	1,283
15	Nurse Practitioner	$102,570	$60,000	1,051
16	Family Nurse Practitioner	$101,971	$59,000	1,134
17	Head Nurse	$100,675	$63,000	1,378
18	Registered Nurse In The Icu	$98,307	$58,000	1,054
19	Critical Care Nurse	$97,597	$58,000	1,435
20	Advanced Practice Registered Nurse	$96,829	$62,000	1,133
21	Consultant Nurse	$96,820	$65,000	1,214
22	Consumer Sales Associate	$95,779	$53,000	1,032
23	Registered Nurse Manager	$95,013	$67,000	1,463
24	Infection Control Nurse	$94,563	$64,000	1,125
25	Registered Nurse Case Manager	$94,080	$57,000	1,111
26	Emergency Room Nurse	$92,878	$59,000	1,316
27	Nurse Administrator	$92,079	$54,000	1,080
28	Endoscopy Registered Nurse	$91,835	$53,000	1,178
29	Emergency Department Registered Nurse	$90,756	$53,000	1,436

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated for 2026, marking our latest ranking of the highest paying jobs in Nevada.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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