| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Nevada, Iowa | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $31,250 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $0 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $43,125 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $41,802 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $54,205 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $22,404 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $40,625 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $54,511 | $62,996 |
| Information | $45,491 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $44,153 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $53,929 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $46,250 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $20,667 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $32,552 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $32,000 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $47,823 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $14,514 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $7,391 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $51,875 | $51,719 |