Nevada Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Nevada
Employment Indicators for Nevada (2024)
Total Employed
1,499,718
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
76.9 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
5.6%
Entrepreneurship
Government
12.6%
Public Sector
Nevada Workforce by Sector & Gender
Nevada Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1,153,757 | 76.9% |
| Government | 189,644 | 12.6% |
| Self-Employed | 83,713 | 5.6% |
| Private Non-Profit | 68,648 | 4.6% |
Nevada Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.27:1 |
| Government | 0.80:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.23:1 |
Nevada Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Nevada Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 77.5% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 78.0% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | 78.2% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 78.8% | 11.9% | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 79.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 79.3% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 79.2% | 11.9% | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| 2016 | 79.1% | 12.0% | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 78.9% | 12.3% | 5.0% | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 78.6% | 12.6% | 5.0% | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 78.7% | 12.8% | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 78.5% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 79.0% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| 2010 | 79.2% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Nevada
The largest employment sector in Nevada is Private For-Profit, which employs 76.9% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 1,499,718 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Nevada.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.27:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Nevada has shown an increase, moving from 1,254,163 to 1,499,718 according to Census Bureau records.