Registered Nurses Salary in Nevada
The median for registered nurses in Nevada is $103,670 a year, somewhat above the national $97,550 (+6%); the state ranks 9th of 51 states by median. Registered Nurses earn 2.2 times the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $140,270 in California) and Arizona, Idaho and Utah pay less (down to $84,600 in Utah). Nevada employs 27,070 registered nurses, 17.4 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 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 | $38.22 | $41.76 | $49.84 | $57.82 | $64.07 | $50.82 | 27,070 | 17.45 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $79,500 | $86,850 | $103,670 | $120,270 | $133,270 | $105,710 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $33.14 | $38.62 | $46.90 | $54.02 | $66.09 | $48.76 | 3,379,720 | – | – |
| Annual | $68,940 | $80,330 | $97,550 | $112,350 | $137,470 | $101,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 17.45
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 registered nurses, 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 | $51.69 | $107,520 | $80,380 | $132,520 | 4,850 | 17.60 | 0.81 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $49.97 | $103,940 | $79,030 | $133,270 | 20,410 | 17.95 | 0.83 |
| Carson City, NV | $48.74 | $101,370 | $82,030 | $120,270 | 820 | 25.71 | 1.18 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $48.18 | $100,210 | $78,760 | $131,860 | 800 | 8.96 | 0.41 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $49.84 | $103,670 | 27,070 | 0.80 |
| Arizona | $47.84 | $99,500 | 73,150 | 1.04 |
| California | $67.44 | $140,270 | 338,940 | 0.86 |
| Idaho | $44.45 | $92,460 | 16,880 | 0.91 |
| Oregon | $62.02 | $129,010 | 39,730 | 0.93 |
| Utah | $40.67 | $84,600 | 27,420 | 0.73 |
See the national page for Registered Nurses (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.