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Nevada Economy
Unemployment was 4.7% in Sep 2026, the 43rd lowest of 51 states. Personal income averages $69,805 per person.
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%
- -0.5 pts in a year
- Labor force
- 1,670,292
- -0.5% in a year
- Income per person
- $69,805
- BEA, 2024
- Average annual pay
- $69,776
- QCEW, 2025
Unemployment rate in Nevada
Monthly, seasonally adjusted, compared with the U.S.
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| Period | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.2% |
| Dec 2024 | 5.4% |
| Dec 2023 | 5.2% |
| Dec 2022 | 5.3% |
| Dec 2021 | 5.3% |
| Dec 2020 | 9.6% |
| Dec 2019 | 4.1% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.3% |
| Dec 2017 | 4.8% |
| Dec 2016 | 5.4% |
| Dec 2015 | 6.4% |
| Dec 2014 | 7.5% |
| Dec 2013 | 9.2% |
| Dec 2012 | 10.8% |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics ยท Last updated 09/01/2026
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Counties in Nevada
Unemployment (Sep 2026, not seasonally adjusted), income per person (BEA) and average pay (QCEW). Largest labor force first.
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| # | County | Unemployment | 1 year | Labor force | Income per person | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark County | 4.8% | -0.9 pts | 1,226,229 | $66,952 | $67,508 |
| 2 | Washoe County | 3.5% | -0.7 pts | 269,799 | $86,639 | $73,201 |
| 3 | Lyon County | 3.9% | -0.8 pts | 30,193 | $52,262 | $59,470 |
| 4 | Carson City | 3.5% | -0.7 pts | 28,941 | $68,076 | $72,522 |
| 5 | Elko County | 3.0% | -0.7 pts | 27,526 | $58,930 | $66,963 |
| 6 | Douglas County | 3.7% | -0.5 pts | 24,177 | $109,486 | $75,166 |
| 7 | Nye County | 6.0% | -0.6 pts | 19,141 | $47,861 | $73,081 |
| 8 | Churchill County | 4.0% | -0.5 pts | 10,934 | $59,901 | $64,713 |
| 9 | Humboldt County | 3.0% | -0.6 pts | 8,734 | $60,358 | $75,996 |
| 10 | White Pine County | 3.8% | -0.3 pts | 3,643 | $68,891 | $80,385 |
| 11 | Lander County | 3.7% | -1.0 pts | 2,487 | $83,490 | $103,558 |
| 12 | Pershing County | 3.6% | 0.0 pts | 2,389 | $45,906 | $87,152 |
| 13 | Lincoln County | 3.9% | -0.9 pts | 1,753 | $57,373 | $52,352 |
| 14 | Storey County | 5.1% | -0.7 pts | 1,715 | $83,495 | $90,499 |
| 15 | Mineral County | 7.2% | -3.7 pts | 1,085 | $51,143 | $56,973 |
| 16 | Eureka County | 4.3% | -1.0 pts | 674 | $52,387 | $124,811 |
| 17 | Esmeralda County | 5.7% | +0.3 pts | 265 | $64,756 | $63,130 |
Jobs and pay by industry in Nevada
Private employers, annual average 2025 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
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| Industry | Jobs | 1-year change | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 314,503 | 0.0% | $43,641 |
| Health care and social assistance | 162,078 | +5.3% | $67,391 |
| Retail trade | 149,578 | +1.1% | $43,945 |
| Administrative and support services | 112,537 | +1.5% | $47,908 |
| Construction | 112,044 | +2.2% | $84,832 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 95,283 | -1.1% | $64,010 |
| Professional and technical services | 78,183 | +5.6% | $109,316 |
| Manufacturing | 67,744 | +2.0% | $78,633 |
| Finance and insurance | 44,430 | +1.4% | $113,157 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 44,113 | +1.8% | $61,347 |
| Wholesale trade | 42,866 | +1.6% | $106,127 |
| Other services | 37,652 | -2.3% | $52,357 |
| Management of companies | 36,965 | +8.1% | $165,536 |
| Real estate and rental | 29,827 | +1.3% | $70,456 |
| Information | 21,618 | +4.1% | $133,870 |
| Educational services | 15,120 | +4.1% | $54,995 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 14,491 | -0.6% | $125,218 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5,048 | -4.1% | $52,128 |
| Utilities | 4,603 | +3.6% | $143,829 |
Government employs 175,045 people (11.2% of all jobs): 22,037 federal, 37,116 state and 115,892 local.
Output and businesses in Nevada
Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau
- GDP
- $269B
- 2024, current dollars
- Real GDP growth
- +3.1%
- Adjusted for inflation
- Employer businesses
- 77,297
- 1,345,222 employees
- Professional and technical services10,75913.9%
- Health care and social assistance9,44112.2%
- Retail trade9,04711.7%
- Accommodation and food services7,97910.3%
- Construction5,9757.7%
- Other services5,7237.4%
- Real estate and rental5,4107.0%
- Administrative and support services5,0866.6%
- Finance and insurance4,6006.0%
- Wholesale trade3,1754.1%
Source: BEA Regional Economic Accounts; Census County Business Patterns 2023
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the unemployment rate in Nevada?
- Nevada's unemployment rate was 4.7% in Sep 2026, seasonally adjusted, compared with 4.2% for the U.S.
- Which county in Nevada has the highest unemployment?
- Mineral County has the highest rate at 7.2%, and Humboldt County has the lowest at 3.0% (not seasonally adjusted).
- What is the largest industry in Nevada?
- Accommodation and food services is the largest private employer with 314,503 jobs, followed by health care and social assistance (162,078) and retail trade (149,578).
- What is the average salary in Nevada?
- The average annual pay for jobs covered by unemployment insurance in Nevada was $69,776 in 2025, or $1,342 a week.
- How big is Nevada's economy?
- Nevada's GDP was $269B in 2024, about $82,330 per resident.