Public-Sector Pay in Nevada
131 roles at 20 employers · updated October 2026
What Nevada's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Nevada public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 11 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 36 |
| $60k | 42 |
| $80k | 21 |
| $100k | 13 |
| $120k | 8 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Common roles across Nevada employers
Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.
Highest posted pay in Nevada's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
State of Nevada89 roles · 909 postings · 113 openPay overview →Open jobs →
College of Southern Nevada6 roles · 299 postings · 43 openPay overview →Open jobs →
University of Nevada Reno1 role · 102 postings · 21 openOpen jobs →
Nevada State University1 role · 55 postings · 14 openOpen jobs →
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)3 roles · 52 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Churchill County, NV4 roles · 31 postings · 3 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, NV5 roles · 26 postings · 6 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, NV3 roles · 24 postings · 2 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Great Basin College, NV1 role · 21 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Lander County Sheriff's Office, NV2 roles · 14 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
Southern Nevada Health District1 role · 6 postingsOpen jobs →
City of Henderson, NV1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, NV1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
Nevada State Legislature1 role · 5 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), NV1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Nevada: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Nevada?
The highest posted ranges are Public Safety Dispatcher at Lander County Sheriff's Office, NV ($47–$80/hr); Licensed Psychologist at State of Nevada ($100,370–$151,672/yr); Deputy Attorney General at State of Nevada ($127,652–$151,108/yr); Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Washoe County, NV ($54–$70/hr); Manager at State of Nevada ($95,630–$144,510/yr).
How much do Nevada public employers pay a Administrative Assistant?
5 Nevada public employers posted Administrative Assistant pay in the last 12 months, ranging ≈$46k–$67k/yr. The highest range was posted by State of Nevada.
How much do Nevada public employers pay a Student Worker?
3 Nevada public employers posted Student Worker pay in the last 12 months, ranging $12–$15/hr. The highest range was posted by Great Basin College, NV.
How much do Nevada public employers pay a Custodial Worker?
3 Nevada public employers posted Custodial Worker pay in the last 12 months, ranging $41,384–$59,508/yr. The highest range was posted by State of Nevada.
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.