
Fastest-growing jobs in Nevada
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis revealed that, as of September 2025, the national hiring rate has reached a decade low, with the exception of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Associated Press reports that several factors have contributed to this, including the impact of the eleven interest rate hikes that occurred in 2022 and 2023 and the dozens of tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump since the beginning of the year.
Economists generally agree that the long-run breakeven employment growth rate (or the rate at which new jobs need to be added to keep up with population growth) is somewhere between 70,000 and 90,000 jobs per month. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in August 2025, just 22,000 new jobs were added. June and July saw a combined 87,000 new jobs added to the workforce.
Those numbers are bleak, to be sure, but not all employment news is bad. Certain sectors, like health care and social services, continue to see rapid growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said average hourly earnings for all employees are also up by 3.7% over the past 12 months. The total number of hours worked per week has been edging down for all employees, providing opportunities for much-needed work-life balance.
The employment story also looks quite different from state to state. Some places, like Utah, New Mexico, Hawai'i, and Idaho, are seeing high-percentage job growth year over year; others, like Washington D.C., Iowa, and Kansas, have actually seen a shrinkage in the overall number of job openings.
Using BLS jobs data, Stacker determined the fastest-growing jobs in Nevada. Occupations were ranked by the percentage increase in employment between 2023 and 2024. Jobs were excluded from the ranking if they had fewer than 1,000 people working in them in the state.
Keep reading to learn which jobs are growing the fastest in Nevada.

#50. Healthcare Social Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.3% (150 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,070
--- Employment in 2023: 920
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $76,280

#49. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.5% (7,610 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 53,660
--- Employment in 2023: 46,050
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $38,420
#48. Flight Attendants
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.7% (580 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 4,050
--- Employment in 2023: 3,470
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $39,790

#47. Chefs and Head Cooks
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.9% (660 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 4,560
--- Employment in 2023: 3,900
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $58,590

#46. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.9% (800 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 5,530
--- Employment in 2023: 4,730
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $59,260
#45. Loan Interviewers and Clerks
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +17.9% (200 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,320
--- Employment in 2023: 1,120
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $51,320
#44. Project Management Specialists
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.2% (1,130 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 7,330
--- Employment in 2023: 6,200
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $96,370

#43. Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.6% (470 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,000
--- Employment in 2023: 2,530
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $49,530

#42. Civil Engineers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.7% (550 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,490
--- Employment in 2023: 2,940
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $98,690
#41. Emergency Medical Technicians
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.8% (220 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,390
--- Employment in 2023: 1,170
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $38,980

#40. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.8% (390 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,470
--- Employment in 2023: 2,080
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $31,200

#39. Medical and Health Services Managers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.9% (860 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 5,420
--- Employment in 2023: 4,560
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $106,240

#38. First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.9% (270 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,700
--- Employment in 2023: 1,430
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $57,520
#37. Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +21.4% (530 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,010
--- Employment in 2023: 2,480
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $47,800

#36. Dentists, General
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +22.4% (190 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,040
--- Employment in 2023: 850
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $125,180
#35. Opticians, Dispensing
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +23.1% (270 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,440
--- Employment in 2023: 1,170
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $47,600

#34. Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +23.4% (710 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,750
--- Employment in 2023: 3,040
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $61,480
#33. Industrial Engineers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +23.5% (230 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,210
--- Employment in 2023: 980
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $100,170
#32. Gambling Service Workers, All Other
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +23.8% (360 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,870
--- Employment in 2023: 1,510
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $36,510

#31. Graphic Designers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +23.9% (380 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,970
--- Employment in 2023: 1,590
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $57,180
#30. Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +24.7% (2,110 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 10,660
--- Employment in 2023: 8,550
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $35,850
#29. Data Scientists
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +25.5% (250 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,230
--- Employment in 2023: 980
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $93,310

#28. Sheet Metal Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +25.6% (230 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,130
--- Employment in 2023: 900
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $47,590
#27. Parking Attendants
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +26.5% (490 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,340
--- Employment in 2023: 1,850
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $29,550

#26. Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +26.9% (250 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,180
--- Employment in 2023: 930
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $59,470
#25. First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +27.0% (330 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,550
--- Employment in 2023: 1,220
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $46,290
#24. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +28.1% (250 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,140
--- Employment in 2023: 890
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $49,850
#23. Recreation Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +28.7% (580 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,600
--- Employment in 2023: 2,020
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $29,130
#22. Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +29.6% (600 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,630
--- Employment in 2023: 2,030
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $38,970

#21. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +30.1% (1,290 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 5,580
--- Employment in 2023: 4,290
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $62,590

#20. Computer Systems Analysts
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +30.2% (580 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,500
--- Employment in 2023: 1,920
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $101,810

#19. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +30.6% (520 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,220
--- Employment in 2023: 1,700
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $37,440
#18. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +31.4% (700 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,930
--- Employment in 2023: 2,230
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $51,290

#17. Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +32.6% (310 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,260
--- Employment in 2023: 950
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $83,590
#16. Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +34.1% (290 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,140
--- Employment in 2023: 850
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $50,450

#15. Highway Maintenance Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +34.7% (260 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,010
--- Employment in 2023: 750
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $46,300
#14. Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +36.5% (690 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,580
--- Employment in 2023: 1,890
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $44,810

#13. Management Analysts
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +42.2% (1,590 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 5,360
--- Employment in 2023: 3,770
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $93,320

#12. Structural Iron and Steel Workers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +43.8% (320 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,050
--- Employment in 2023: 730
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $62,990

#11. Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +46.5% (800 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,520
--- Employment in 2023: 1,720
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $42,800
#10. Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +47.8% (1,110 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,430
--- Employment in 2023: 2,320
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $35,990

#9. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +51.6% (1,270 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,730
--- Employment in 2023: 2,460
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $28,270
#8. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +58.1% (430 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,170
--- Employment in 2023: 740
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $85,530

#7. Tax Preparers
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +59.2% (450 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,210
--- Employment in 2023: 760
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $41,480

#6. Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +59.7% (920 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,460
--- Employment in 2023: 1,540
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $75,490
#5. Financial and Investment Analysts
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +70.9% (730 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,760
--- Employment in 2023: 1,030
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $81,060

#4. Information Security Analysts
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +78.4% (690 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,570
--- Employment in 2023: 880
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $106,530
#3. Medical Records Specialists
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +98.7% (1,480 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,980
--- Employment in 2023: 1,500
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $60,530
#2. Public Safety Telecommunicators
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +116.7% (630 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,170
--- Employment in 2023: 540
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $51,760

#1. Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +191.4% (670 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,020
--- Employment in 2023: 350
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $59,740
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.