Accountants and Auditors Salary in Nevada
Accountants and Auditors in Nevada have a median of $81,600 a year, below the national $83,680 (−2%); the state ranks 18th of 51 states by median. Accountants and Auditors earn 71% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $97,050 in California) and Utah, Arizona and Idaho pay less (down to $74,730 in Idaho). Nevada employs 6,930 accountants and auditors, 4.47 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.48 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $28.19 | $32.78 | $39.23 | $49.83 | $61.91 | $42.94 | 6,930 | 4.47 | 0.48 |
| Annual | $58,630 | $68,190 | $81,600 | $103,640 | $128,760 | $89,310 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $26.93 | $32.22 | $40.23 | $52.80 | $69.27 | $45.56 | 1,449,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $56,020 | $67,020 | $83,680 | $109,810 | $144,090 | $94,750 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 18th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.48
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.47
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for accountants and auditors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $44.98 | $93,560 | $61,480 | $135,060 | 240 | 7.64 | 0.82 |
| Reno, NV | $39.60 | $82,370 | $59,670 | $129,210 | 1,480 | 5.38 | 0.58 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $38.72 | $80,530 | $57,740 | $128,110 | 4,680 | 4.12 | 0.44 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $40.40 | $84,040 | $50,610 | $123,950 | 360 | 4.01 | 0.43 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $39.23 | $81,600 | 6,930 | 0.48 |
| Arizona | $38.45 | $79,970 | 27,410 | 0.91 |
| California | $46.66 | $97,050 | 175,360 | 1.03 |
| Idaho | $35.93 | $74,730 | 5,570 | 0.70 |
| Oregon | $41.25 | $85,800 | 14,920 | 0.81 |
| Utah | $38.46 | $79,990 | 15,490 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Accountants and Auditors (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.