Lawyer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$72.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $114,140/year ($9,512/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $150,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $200,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $414,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,490 Lawyer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Lawyer salary of $150,510 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 $114,140 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $150,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,856 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,514 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $114,140 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Nevada?
- The median Lawyer salary in Nevada is $150,510 per year ($72.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,470 and $200,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $150,510, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $114,140 per year ($9,512 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 6,490 Lawyer 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.