Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median executive assistant in Nevada earned $67,830 a year in May 2025[1], 11.4% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Nevada at #28 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $36,630 | $67,830 | $100,450 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Nevada earns $55,720–$83,890; the top tenth earns $100,450 or more, 2.7 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 $96,900 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $93,320 | 100 | |
| Reno, NV | $88,500 | 450 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $81,670 | 1,950 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $77,440 | 130 |
Carson City, NV pays the most ($79,230) and Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area the least ($55,720): $23,510 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +0.7% | |
| Tennessee | +0.5% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -1.5% | |
| Alaska | -2.4% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Nevada?
The median was $67,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $55,720 to $83,890.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Nevada?
About $96,900 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 executive assistants earn the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $79,230 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.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.