Nevada’s median income ranks in the lower half of states, according to a 2025 analysis by WalletHub .

The personal finance website used U.S. Census Bureau data to compare income levels across the country, including what people in the middle earn, as well as the average income for the richest 5% and the poorest 20%.

Here’s a look at where Nevada ranked for median annual income compared to other states, along with the average income of the wealthiest 5% and poorest 20% in the Silver State.

What is the average income in Nevada?

Nevada ranked No. 32 in WalletHub’s list, which ranks states from lowest to highest by median annual income, with Nevada’s at $84,612. Nevada’s wealthiest 5% earned an average of $419,998, while the poorest 20% earned $15,203.

What is middle class income in Neva

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