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

Social Worker Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$61,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.36/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
4,030
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,093 #25 of 51

Social Worker pay in Nevada, explained

Social workers in Nevada earn a median of $61,080 per year ($29.36 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $45,960, while the most experienced social workers reach about $98,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $61,080 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $61,080 is worth about $61,093 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #25 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,960
$22.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,080
$29.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,010
$47.12/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $61,080 $61,093
California $65,200 $58,887 −$4,120
Oregon $64,130 $62,045 −$3,050
Idaho $59,840 $62,664 +$1,240
Utah $52,000 $52,598 +$9,080
Arizona $50,150 $49,813 +$10,930

Social Worker in Nevada: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Nevada?

Social workers in Nevada earn a median of $61,080 per year ($29.36 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Nevada pay social workers well?

At $61,080, Nevada pays 3% above the national median for social workers. An estimated 4,030 work in the state.

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