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Firefighters average salary by city in Nevada
- Reno$85,230
- Carson City$78,460
- Las Vegas$64,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $85,230 | $81,360 | $61,460 | $68,789 | 101 |
| Carson City | $78,460 | $79,170 | $54,310 | $64,027 | 98 |
| Las Vegas | $64,850 | $59,280 | $52,870 | $54,287 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Firefighters salary in other states
More about pay in Nevada
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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