Government Jobs in Nevada: Employers & Pay

186

local governments (2022)

counties

cities, towns and townships

134

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Nevada state government pay plan

Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) publishes the classification and pay plan for Nevada state employees: 1,155 job classes and 231 pay grades, effective July 1, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the NV plan	Annual range
911 Dispatcher / Public Safety Telecommunicator	Public Safety Dispatcher 1 class	$60,448 – $89,325
Accountant (government)	Accountant I–III, Accountant (ACFR), Senior Accountant (ACFR) 5 classes	$61,721 – $137,954
Administrative Assistant (government)	Administrative Assistant I–IV 4 classes	$39,421 – $73,310
Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer	Hearings Officer 1 class	$67,296 – $100,099
Agricultural Inspector	Agricultural Inspector, Senior Agricultural Inspector 2 classes	$40,215 – $62,974
Bank / Financial Examiner	Financial Institutions Examiner I–V 5 classes	$59,257 – $109,641
Budget Analyst	Budget Analyst, Senior Budget Analyst 2 classes	$61,721 – $100,099
Campus / University Police Officer	University Police Officer I–II 2 classes	$69,280 – $123,651
Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker	Family Services Specialist I–II, Senior Family Services Specialist 3 classes	$51,156 – $85,337
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Staff I, Associate Engineer, Staff II, Associate Engineer, Professional Engineer 3 classes	$64,415 – $120,123
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Buyer, Senior Buyer 2 classes	$56,689 – $91,496
Correctional Counselor / Case Manager	Corrections Counselor I–IV 5 classes	$67,589 – $144,782
Correctional Nurse	Correctional Nurse I–III 3 classes	$73,748 – $125,760
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Correctional Officer Trainee, Correctional Officer, Senior Correctional Officer 3 classes	$64,770 – $109,912
Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician	Forensic Specialist I–IV 4 classes	$59,508 – $111,854
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Custodial Worker Trainee, Custodial Worker I–II 3 classes	$36,937 – $59,508
Detective / Criminal Investigator	Criminal Investigator I–III 3 classes	$71,785 – $128,496
Engineering Technician (DOT)	Engineering Technician I–V, Transportation Technician I–IV 9 classes	$43,493 – $95,630
Environmental Scientist (government)	Environmental Scientist I–IV 4 classes	$56,689 – $109,641
Fish & Game Warden	Game Warden I–IV, Staff Game Warden 5 classes	$63,538 – $128,287
Fleet Mechanic (city/county)	Equipment Mechanic I–III 4 classes	$52,638 – $87,821
Forester	Forester I–III 3 classes	$52,200 – $95,630
GIS Analyst / Specialist	GIS Analyst Trainee, GIS Analyst I–IV 5 classes	$54,434 – $120,123
Government Auditor	Auditor I–III 3 classes	$56,689 – $100,099
Health Inspector / Environmental Health Specialist	Environmental Health Specialist I–IV 4 classes	$56,689 – $109,641
Highway / Road Maintenance Worker (DOT)	Hwy Maintenance Worker I–IV 4 classes	$44,767 – $84,021
Human Resources Specialist (government)	Personnel Analyst I–III 3 classes	$56,689 – $100,099
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Tax Examiner I–II, Revenue Officer I–III 5 classes	$49,047 – $91,496
IT Specialist (government)	IT Business Analyst, Senior IT Business Analyst 2 classes	$61,721 – $100,099
Lifeguard (city / state beaches & pools)	Life Guard I (Seasonal), Life Guard II (Seasonal) 2 classes	$40,215 – $62,974
Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)	Park Ranger I (Non-commissioned), Park Ranger II (Non-commissioned), +4 more 6 classes	$52,200 – $112,856
Policy / Management Analyst	Management Analyst I–II, Senior Management Analyst 3 classes	$59,257 – $104,713
Psychiatric Technician (state hospitals)	Mental Health Technician I–IV 4 classes	$41,384 – $76,922
Public Health Nurse	Community Health Nurse I–IV 4 classes	$73,748 – $144,782
Public Information Officer	Public Information Officer I–II 2 classes	$64,415 – $104,713
Social Worker (government)	Social Worker I–III, Clinical Social Worker I–III 6 classes	$59,508 – $120,394
Veterans Service Officer	Veterans Service Officer I–II 2 classes	$56,689 – $91,496
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–III 3 classes	$56,689 – $95,630
Wildland Firefighter	Firefighter I–II 2 classes	$49,152 – $81,808

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM), Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Nevada

Fire departments · 37

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
Clark County Fire Department	Las Vegas	655	Official site
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue	Las Vegas	556	Official site
Reno Fire Department	Reno	290	Official site
Henderson Fire Department	Henderson	288	Official site
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District	Reno	184	Official site
North Las Vegas Fire Department	North Las Vegas	141	Official site
Nellis AFB Fire Department	Nellis Afb	105	—
Sparks Fire Department	Sparks	80	Official site
Nevada National Security Site Fire & Rescue	Mercury	76	Official site
East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts	Minden	63	Official site

All 37 fire departments in Nevada →

Transit agencies · 17

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
Douglas County	Minden	20	Official site
Tahoe Transportation District	Stateline	12	Official site
Lyon County	Yerington	11	Official site
Elko County	Elko	10	Official site
Nye County	Tonopah	8	Official site
Churchill County	Fallon	4	Official site
Humboldt County	Winnemucca	4	Official site
White Pine County	Ely	4	Official site
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe	Fallon	2	Official site
Lincoln County	Pioche	2	Official site

All 17 transit agencies in Nevada →

School districts · 17

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
Clark County	Las Vegas	16,446	Official site
Washoe County	Reno	3,342	Official site
Elko	Elko	515	Official site
Lyon	Yerington	466	Official site
Carson City	Carson City	308	Official site
Nye	Pahrump	298	Official site
Douglas	Minden	279	Official site
Humboldt	Winnemucca	174	Official site
Churchill	Fallon	173	Official site
White Pine County School District	Ely	79	Official site

All 17 school districts in Nevada →

Police departments · 14

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 14 police departments in Nevada →

Sheriff's offices · 16

County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 16 sheriff's offices in Nevada →

Campus police departments · 2

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 2 campus police departments in Nevada →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Nevada

Median wage in Nevada for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in NV	Median in NV	National, government
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	38,920	$99,390	$137,300
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	32,830	$38,420	$39,640
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	32,110	$40,560	$45,860
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	27,070	$103,670	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	27,070	$103,670	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	27,070	$103,670	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	27,070	$103,670	$100,490
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	20,430	$45,460	$46,170
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	16,790	$46,570	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	16,790	$46,570	$48,290
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	9,980	$38,820	$40,080
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	9,550	$65,040	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	9,550	$65,040	$65,310
Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199	9,140	$67,330	$91,060
Death Investigator / Coroner SOC 13-1199	9,140	$67,330	$91,060
Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199	9,140	$67,330	$91,060
Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199	9,140	$67,330	$91,060
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	8,920	$65,520	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	8,920	$65,520	$74,220
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	7,100	$31,900	$36,990
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	6,930	$81,600	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	6,930	$81,600	$81,390
Substitute Teacher SOC 25-3031	6,600	$24,960	$43,690
Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071	6,520	$71,610	$80,330
Government Attorney (agency counsel) SOC 23-1011	6,490	$150,510	$134,680
Prosecutor / Assistant District Attorney SOC 23-1011	6,490	$150,510	$134,680
Public Defender SOC 23-1011	6,490	$150,510	$134,680
Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051	5,720	$78,140	$76,300
Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051	5,720	$78,140	$76,300
CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051	5,720	$78,140	$76,300

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Government jobs in Nevada