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How much do Nevada workers earn, work each week? See BLS data

June 2, 2026

Here’s a closer look at what Nevadans earned, how much they worked and how Nevada compared to other states working hours and wages.

40K Workers in Nevada Still Make Below Minimum Wage

May 13, 2025

Although Nevada’s minimum wage has more than doubled over the past two decades, roughly 40,000 Nevadans each year still make less than the state’s $12 per hour minimum wage due to employer wage theft, according to a new study released this month. Click the link in our bio to read more.

💸 Nevada wages rank 35th in nation

June 3, 2026

Plus: Breaking down Nevada stereotypes and misconceptions Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! Today’s Your Nevada took me back to the first time I ever road tripped from Las Vegas to Reno a few years ago. I went out without knowing much of what I’d encounter or expecting much. In fact, many people tried to…

Report: Nearly 40K workers in Nevada still make below minimum wage

March 11, 2025

Researchers with the Rutgers University Workplace Justice Lab say that since 2005 — when Nevada’s minimum hourly wage was $5.15 — underpayment has cost workers in the Silver State an estimated $122 million annually. Although Nevada’s minimum wage has more than doubled over the past two decades, roughly 40,000 Nevadans each year still make less…

Rep. Steven Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips, abolish subminimum wage

February 20, 2025

A new proposal from the Democratic congressman seeks to go beyond Trump’s campaign promise of cutting taxes on tips by also eliminating the subminimum wage, which allows some workers to be paid as low as $2.13 per hour. Amid a national push to eliminate federal taxes on tipped income, Nevada Democratic US Rep. Steven Horsford…

Are Trump’s tax policies helping Nevadans? We broke it down

August 3, 2026

President Donald Trump heads to Red Rock Resort Aug. 5 as new data shows his tax policies raised costs for all but the wealthiest 5% of Americans.

What experts consider middle class in Nevada may surprise you

June 25, 2026

To be considered middle class in Nevada, the SmartAsset study states that you would have to make at least $54,089. For context, a person earning Nevada’s minimum wage of $12 would need to work more hours than two full-time jobs (80 hours) to be considered middle class.

Wage increase shows early success in stabilizing Nevada home care workforce

January 31, 2025

Seniors have officially outnumbered children for the first time in US history. But Nevada’s new minimum wage increase for care workers offers a model to address a looming crisis. A groundbreaking minimum wage increase for Nevada’s home care workers has dramatically improved workforce stability, offering potential solutions as America faces an unprecedented demographic shift in…

Harris-Walz support ‘No Tax on Tips Act’ an effort to exempt tips from taxes

August 14, 2024

Kamala Harris acknowledged in Las Vegas the hard-working men and women of the hospitality industry and committed to fight to end taxes on tips.

‘No Tax on Tips Act’ introduced in Congress with help from Nevada delegation

January 17, 2025

Cutting taxes on tips became a cornerstone campaign issue last year for both President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, after Trump announced the proposal during a campaign stop in Las Vegas. Federal lawmakers on Thursday introduced new bipartisan legislation that would eliminate federal income taxes on tipped income — a measure already supported by…