Average Salary in Nevada

State of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$12 /hr

Average salary $4,200 /mo

+ 66% vs United States national rate #24 of 56 state Since 2024-07-01

With a population of 3.3 million, Nevada is a state of United States whose economy centers on tourism and gaming and mining. Its minimum wage of $12 per hour is 66% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,200 per month. Key economic outputs include gold, electronics, machinery. The median household income is $71,646 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #24 of 56; state
vs National: +66%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $24,960; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2019: +45%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $12
Monthly: $2,079.96 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $24,960 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Nevada's two-tier minimum wage system (based on employer health benefit offerings) was eliminated effective July 1, 2024, consolidating to a single $12.00 rate for all employees.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $24,960 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.