Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median accountant in Nevada earned $81,600 a year in May 2025[1], 2.5% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Nevada at #19 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $58,630 | $81,600 | $128,760 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Nevada earns $68,190–$103,640; the top tenth earns $128,760 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Nevada median that makes about $116,571 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $112,380 | 240 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $108,420 | 360 | |
| Reno, NV | $104,030 | 1,480 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $102,960 | 4,680 |
Carson City, NV pays the most ($93,560) and Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV the least ($80,530): $13,030 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +0.4% | |
| Minnesota | +0.0% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| Texas | -0.8% | |
| Illinois | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Nevada?
The median was $81,600 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $68,190 to $103,640.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Nevada?
About $116,571 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nevada do accountants earn the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $93,560 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.