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Electrical Engineer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$51.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $84,386/year ($7,032/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 30th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,100 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $107,400 a year — though pay ranges from $77,000 for newcomers to $167,330 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,100 Electrical Engineer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $107,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $84,386 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $107,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,798 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,216 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $84,386 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,032 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Nevada?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Nevada is $107,400 per year ($51.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,390 and $135,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $107,400, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $84,386 per year ($7,032 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,100 Electrical Engineer jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.