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Registered Nurse Salary in Nevada 2026: City-by-City Pay Data
In brief
RN salary data for Nevada in 2026: average $78K, Las Vegas vs Reno breakdown, UMC/HCA/Renown pay rates, top employers, highest-paying specialties.
In this article
The average registered nurse salary in Nevada in 2026 is $78,400/year ($37.69/hour). Nevada has no state income tax, which significantly boosts take-home pay relative to stated salary. Las Vegas's acute physician and nurse shortage keeps wages above the national average despite Nevada's generally lower cost of living outside of housing.
RN Salary by City in Nevada
| City / Metro | Avg Annual Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas / Henderson | $81,200 | UMC, HCA, Sunrise, Dignity Health, shortage premium; no state income tax |
| Reno / Sparks | $75,000 | Renown Health, Northern Nevada Medical, Reno metro |
| Henderson | $80,000 | St. Rose Dominican, fastest-growing NV metro area |
Top Nevada Healthcare Employers for RNs
- University Medical Center (UMC) Las Vegas, Level I trauma; highest union protections in NV; specialty premiums for ER, trauma, burn
- HCA / Sunrise Health (Las Vegas), largest private hospital operator in NV; multiple facilities, shift differentials
- Renown Health (Reno), largest Northern NV system; Level II trauma and cardiac programs
- Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican (Henderson), multiple SE Las Vegas metro campuses
Compact License Status
Nevada is an NLC compact state. RNs with a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Nevada without a separate endorsement.
Nevada RN Job Market Outlook
Nevada's nursing shortage is among the most acute in the West. No state income tax makes Nevada take-home pay among the highest in the region on an after-tax basis. Travel RN rates in Las Vegas run $1,900-$2,500/week. Rural Nevada (Elko, Winnemucca, Ely) pays premium rates for critical access coverage with housing stipends.
Related: RN Salary Arizona 2026, RN Salary California 2026, Nevada RN License Guide.
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