How much does a lawyer make in Nevada?
$150,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Nevada. That is $72.36 an hour or $12,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.36
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,010Median: $150,500Highest 10%: $414,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,010 | $46.16 | |
| 25th | $122,500 | $58.88 | |
| Median | $150,500 | $72.36 | |
| 75th | $201,000 | $96.62 | |
| 90th | $414,300 | $199.18 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $163,400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $150,500 |
| Carson City, NV | $142,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
| 13. Texas | $154,200 |
| 14. Washington | $154,100 |
| 15. Nevada | $150,500 |
| 16. Alaska | $149,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $139,100 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $139,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $72.36 ($150,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $150,500 against $159,700 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Nevada rank for lawyer pay?
Nevada ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays lawyers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $163,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.