ICYMI: REPORT: Nevada Leads the Nation in Hourly Wage Growth

In case you missed it, new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Nevada reported the largest increase in hourly pay of any state in the nation.

Over the past year, Nevada's average hourly wage increased by 6.37% to $32.55 - the highest rate of growth nationwide. The study noted that wage increases have become one of the most significant sources of financial relief for working families in 2025.

"We're pleased that Nevada reported the nation's largest increase in hourly wages over the past year, since this represents a meaningful step toward easing the cost of living in our state," said Governor Joe Lombardo. "Our administration remains focused on creating good-paying jobs, expanding access to attainable housing, and building an affordable Nevada where every family has the opportunity to thrive."

Background: Lombardo Administration's Efforts to Build a Stronger Economy and Lower the Cost of Living

• Generated $5 billion dollars of unprecedented private investment in Nevada
• Created more than 10,000 new jobs since taking office
• Reduced the tax burden on businesses and lowered the Modified Business Tax rate by 15%
• Vetoed tax increases in both the 2023 and 2025 Nevada Legislative Sessions
• Cut or streamlined over 900 burdensome state regulations
• Presented and passed the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, which is projected to catalyze the development of over $1 billion in affordable and attainable housing options
• Created the Nevada Health Authority to ensure access to affordable, reliable health care by leveraging the state's buying power, streamlining programs and services, and driving better quality and more innovation in the health care system
• Established the Silver State General Assistance Program to assist Nevadans in need when federal aid is disrupted

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