verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$81,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.23/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
6,930
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,617 #36 of 51

Accountant pay in Nevada, explained

Accountants in Nevada earn a median of $81,600 per year ($39.23 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $58,630, while the most experienced accountants reach about $128,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $81,600 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $81,600 is worth about $81,617 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #36 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,630
$28.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,600
$39.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,760
$61.90/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $81,600 $81,617
California $97,050 $87,654 −$15,450
Oregon $85,800 $83,010 −$4,200
Utah $79,990 $80,909 +$1,610
Arizona $79,970 $79,432 +$1,630
Idaho $74,730 $78,256 +$6,870

Accountant in Nevada: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Nevada?

Accountants in Nevada earn a median of $81,600 per year ($39.23 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Nevada pay accountants well?

At $81,600, Nevada pays 2% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 6,930 work in the state.

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