Women in Nevada: Pay, Representation, and Firsts
Everything the data says about women in Nevada — pay, legislature representation, historical firsts, and how the state ranks against the rest of the US.
Where Nevada sits
Women in Nevada earn 85.8 cents for every dollar men earn — a gap of 14.2%. That puts Nevada #9 out of the 51 US jurisdictions on pay equity — top decile. The women-in-legislature figure of 58.7% ranks Nevada #1 nationally — above 40%, a high-representation state.
Notable firsts & figures
First US state legislature with a female majority (2019). Catherine Cortez Masto (Senate 2017-present) — first Latina elected to US Senate.
- First woman US Senator: 2017
- No woman yet elected governor of Nevada.
- Largest city: Las Vegas
Professions in Nevada
State-adjusted pay and gap figures for women in 20 common professions in Nevada. Each page combines national BLS medians with Nevada’s Census ACS wage environment.
Fields in Nevada
Related national data
Frequently asked
What is the gender pay gap in Nevada?
Women in Nevada earn 85.8% of what men earn — a gap of 14.2%. Census ACS S2001 data.
How many women are in Nevada’s state legislature?
58.7% of Nevada state legislators are women — rank #1 nationally among 51 US jurisdictions (CAWP 2024).
Has Nevada elected a woman governor?
No — Nevada has never elected a woman governor.
Has Nevada elected a woman US Senator?
Yes — the first woman US Senator from Nevada took office in 2017.
How many women does Nevada send to Congress?
3 women from Nevada serve in the 119th US Congress (House + Senate, 2025-27).