Lawyers Salary in Nevada
Lawyers in Nevada have a median of $150,510 a year, below the national $159,670 (−6%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. Lawyers earn 3.2 times the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California pays more (up to $195,080 in California) and Oregon, Arizona, Utah and Idaho pay less (down to $103,400 in Idaho). Nevada employs 6,490 lawyers, 4.18 per 1,000 jobs, the 31st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.86 is close to the national share.
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 | $46.16 | $58.88 | $72.36 | $96.62 | $199.18 | $98.86 | 6,490 | 4.18 | 0.86 |
| Annual | $96,010 | $122,470 | $150,510 | $200,970 | $414,290 | $205,630 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $37.67 | $49.51 | $76.76 | $106.43 | $169.04 | $89.35 | 754,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $78,360 | $102,990 | $159,670 | $221,370 | $351,600 | $185,840 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 31st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.86
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.18
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 lawyers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $78.55 | $163,380 | $102,140 | $356,180 | 630 | 2.27 | 0.47 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $72.36 | $150,510 | $96,010 | $414,290 | 5,480 | 4.82 | 0.99 |
| Carson City, NV | $68.51 | $142,500 | $109,220 | $207,960 | 170 | 5.42 | 1.12 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $66.31 | $137,920 | $72,880 | $344,490 | 150 | 1.71 | 0.35 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $72.36 | $150,510 | 6,490 | 0.86 |
| Arizona | $64.55 | $134,260 | 11,640 | 0.74 |
| California | $93.79 | $195,080 | 95,770 | 1.08 |
| Idaho | $49.71 | $103,400 | 2,490 | 0.60 |
| Oregon | $66.45 | $138,210 | 7,150 | 0.75 |
| Utah | $63.86 | $132,830 | 7,020 | 0.83 |
See the national page for Lawyers (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.