Jobs & Employment in Nevada

Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Nevada.

1.65 M
Labor force
5.1%
Unemployment rate
2024, highest in the U.S.
62.5%
Labor force participation
≈ 1.57 M
Total employment
$71,646
Median household income
$12.00 /h
Minimum wage
2025
Leisure & hospitality
Largest sector
None
State income tax

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Unemployment rate

19902024
5.1% 4%

BLS state series.

Data table

Labor force1.65 M
Unemployment rate5.1%2024, highest in the U.S.
Labor force participation62.5%
Total employment≈ 1.57 M
Median household income$71,646
Minimum wage$12.00 /h2025
Largest sectorLeisure & hospitality
State income taxNone

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Nevada vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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