Dionny McDonnell, Economist
August 12, 2026
Executive Summary
Nevada’s long-term projections cover the 2024 to 2034 period. This report summarizes long-term employment projections for the Self-Employed Industry produced by the Research & Analysis Bureau of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. These projections are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration through the Workforce Information Grants to States.
Self-employed Industry
The NAICS code 6010 includes all self-employed jobs. In 2024, Nevada’s total employment level was 1,643,663 jobs, and the Self-Employed industry accounted for 104,406 of those jobs, representing 6.4 percent of total employment in the Silver State.
Statewide employment in the Self-Employed Industry is projected to grow from 103,406 jobs in 2024 to 111,912 in 2034. This is about an eight percent increase during the ten-year period. By 2034, this industry is expected to account for 5.3 percent of Nevada’s total employment.
Occupations in Self-employed Industry
Statewide occupations projected to experience the largest absolute job growth in the self-employed industry from 2024 to 2034 include:
-Taxi Drivers (+4,312)
-Managers, All Other (+607)
-Carpenters (+347)
-Construction Laborers (+298)
-Construction Managers (+179)
-Couriers and Messengers (+165)
-Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other (+155)
-Painters, Construction and Maintenance (+127)
-First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers (+114)
-Food Service Managers (+105)
-For details, see Table 1: Nevada Statewide Self-Employed Occupations.
Statewide occupations projected to experience the largest percentage job growth in the self-employed industry from 2024 to 2034 include:
-Taxi Drivers (15.7% growth)
-Couriers and Messengers (15.4% growth)
-First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers (13.0% growth)
-Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (12.3% growth)
-Carpenters (10.3% growth)
-Construction Managers (10.3% growth)
-Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10.3% growth)
-Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other (9.1% growth)
-Food Service Managers (8.6% growth)
-Managers, All Other (8.1% growth)
For details, see Table 1: Nevada Statewide Self-Employed Occupations.
Annual Wages in Self-employed Industry Occupations
According to 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data for Nevada, Construction Managers have the highest median annual wage among self-employed workers at $115,250.They are followed by:
-All Other Managers ($112,040)
-First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Service Workers ($66,680)
-Food Service Managers ($65,320)
-Carpenters ($62,380)
-Painters (Construction and Maintenance) ($56,390)
-Construction Laborers ($48,990)
-Couriers and Messengers ($46,520)
Taxi Drivers reported the lowest median annual wage at $44,800. For details, see Table 6: Nevada Self-Employed Industry Occupations Annual Wages.
Contents
- Projection Period
- Projected Jobs Change in Self-Employed Industry
- Occupations in Self-Employed Industry
- 1. Taxi Drivers occupation in Self-Employed Industry
- 2. All Other Managers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 3. Carpenters Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 4. Construction Laborers Ocupation in Self-employed Industry
- 5. Construction Managers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 6. Couriers and Messengers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 7. All Other, Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 8. Painters, Construction and Maintenance Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 9. First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- 10. Food Service Managers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
- Annual Wages in Self-employed Industry Occupations
- Conclusion
- References
Projection Period
Nevada’s long-term projections cover the period 2024 to 2034. The statewide employment for all industries is expected to rose from over 1.6 million jobs in 2024 to over 1.8 million in 2034, which is a 10.5% increase during the ten-year period.
Total jobs in all industries in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, is expected to rose from 1,217,438 in 2024 to 1,347,812 in 2034, representing a 10.7% increase during the ten-year period.
Total jobs across all industries in Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area, is expected to rose from 283,293 in 2024 to 319,118 in 2034, representing a 12.6% increase during the ten-year period.
Total employment across all industries in Carson City Metropolitan Area, is expected to rose from 34,015 in 2024 to 35,733 in 2034, representing a 5.1% increase during the ten-year period.
Finally, total number of jobs in all industries in Balance of State, is expected to rose from 108,917 in 2024 to 113,989 in 2034, which is a 4.7% increase during the ten-year period.
Projected Jobs Change in Self-Employed Industry
This section examines the actual and projected change in the number of jobs, specifically for the Self-Employed industry. The Self-Employed industry employment is included in the NAICS code 6010.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies self-employed workers as “either incorporated or unincorporated. Incorporated workers, such as small-business owners, have established a legal corporation and typically employ others. Unincorporated workers, such as freelancers, have not established a corporation and often operate alone. Most self-employed workers are unincorporated, according to BLS.”
During the base year 2024, Nevada’s statewide total employment level was 1,643,663 jobs. In 2024, the self-employed industry had 103,406 jobs, representing 6.3 percent of all total industries jobs in the Silver State.
According to the long-term projections, statewide employment for self-employed industry is expected to rose from 103,406 jobs in 2024 to 111,912 in 2034, which is a 8.2% increase during the ten-year period. In 2024, the self-employed industry will represent 6.2% of total employment in the Silver State.
The chart below shows actual and projected self-employed employment change in Nevada statewide, and by Area across the 2024 to 2034 period.
Occupations in Self-Employed Industry
Statewide occupations projected to experience the highest absolute employment change in the self-employed industry from 2024 to 2034 include:
-Taxi Drivers (4,312 increase)
-All Other, Managers (+607)
-Carpenters (+347)
-Construction Laborers (+298)
-Construction Managers (+179)
-Couriers and Messengers (+165)
-All Other, Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers (+155)
-Painters, Construction and Maintenance (+127)
-First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers (+114)
-Food Service Managers (+105)
For detail see Table 1 below.
| Occupation | 2024 Employment | 2024 Share | 2034 Employment | 2034 Share | 2024–2034 Change | 2024–2034 % Change | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi Drivers | 27,498 | 87.9% | 31,810 | 90.7% | 4,312 | 15.7% | 1.5% |
| Managers, All Other | 7,509 | 38.7% | 8,116 | 37.1% | 607 | 8.1% | 0.8% |
| Carpenters | 3,374 | 19.7% | 3,721 | 19.4% | 347 | 10.3% | 1.0% |
| Construction Laborers | 2,923 | 19.8% | 3,221 | 18.9% | 298 | 10.2% | 1.0% |
| Construction Managers | 1,746 | 27.2% | 1,925 | 25.2% | 179 | 10.3% | 1.0% |
| Couriers and Messengers | 1,072 | 61.1% | 1,237 | 62.1% | 165 | 15.4% | 1.4% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 1,705 | 46.2% | 1,860 | 38.8% | 155 | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1,231 | 25.4% | 1,358 | 25.5% | 127 | 10.3% | 1.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 880 | 13.6% | 994 | 15.0% | 114 | 13.0% | 1.2% |
| Food Service Managers | 1,227 | 22.5% | 1,332 | 22.2% | 105 | 8.6% | 0.8% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 857 | 4.7% | 962 | 4.5% | 105 | 12.3% | 1.2% |
| Source: Nevada Research and Analysis Bureau, DETR | |||||||
In the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, occupations projected to experience the highest absolute employment growth in the Self-Employed Industry from 2024 to 2034 include: Taxi Drivers, All Other Managers, and Carpenters. Detailed figures can be found in Table 2 below.
| Occupation | 2024 Employment | 2024 Share | 2034 Employment | 2034 Share | 2024–2034 Change | 2024–2034 % Change | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi Drivers | 24,436 | 86.8% | 28,266 | 90.2% | 3,830 | 15.7% | 1.5% |
| Managers, All Other | 5,200 | 36.4% | 5,621 | 34.6% | 421 | 8.1% | 0.8% |
| Carpenters | 2,247 | 18.2% | 2,478 | 18.3% | 231 | 10.3% | 1.0% |
| Construction Laborers | 1,806 | 18.2% | 1,991 | 17.6% | 185 | 10.2% | 1.0% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 1,451 | 43.7% | 1,583 | 36.0% | 132 | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Construction Managers | 1,153 | 25.3% | 1,270 | 23.0% | 117 | 10.1% | 1.0% |
| Couriers and Messengers | 735 | 58.9% | 848 | 59.3% | 113 | 15.4% | 1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 691 | 12.5% | 780 | 13.7% | 89 | 12.9% | 1.2% |
| Food Service Managers | 948 | 20.9% | 1,028 | 20.6% | 80 | 8.4% | 0.8% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 780 | 23.6% | 860 | 24.0% | 80 | 10.3% | 1.0% |
| Source: Nevada Research and Analysis Bureau, DETR | |||||||
In the Reno Metropolitan Area, occupations projected to experience the highest absolute employment growth in the Self-Employed Industry from 2024 to 2034 include: All Other Managers, Carpenters, and Construction Laborers. Detailed figures can be found in Table 3 below.
| Occupation | 2024 Employment | 2024 Share | 2034 Employment | 2034 Share | 2024–2034 Change | 2024–2034 % Change | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 1,610 | 46.4% | 1,748 | 44.9% | 138 | 8.6% | 0.8% |
| Carpenters | 963 | 25.1% | 1,068 | 24.0% | 105 | 10.9% | 1.0% |
| Construction Laborers | 864 | 25.2% | 958 | 23.4% | 94 | 10.9% | 1.0% |
| Taxi Drivers | 515 | 90.7% | 599 | 90.2% | 84 | 16.3% | 1.5% |
| Couriers and Messengers | 304 | 68.3% | 352 | 71.0% | 48 | 15.8% | 1.5% |
| Construction Managers | 428 | 34.0% | 473 | 32.1% | 45 | 10.5% | 1.0% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 416 | 31.9% | 460 | 30.1% | 44 | 10.6% | 1.0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 333 | 6.3% | 375 | 6.3% | 42 | 12.6% | 1.2% |
| Animal Caretakers | 173 | 23.6% | 202 | 23.1% | 29 | 16.8% | 1.6% |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 103 | 13.2% | 132 | 13.8% | 29 | 28.2% | 2.5% |
| Source: Nevada Research and Analysis Bureau, DETR | |||||||
In the Carson City Metropolitan Area, occupations projected to experience the highest absolute employment growth in the Self-Employed Industry from 2024 to 2034 include: All Other Managers, all Other Counselors, and Management Analysts. Detailed figures can be found in Table 4 below.
| Occupation | 2024 Employment | 2024 Share | 2034 Employment | 2034 Share | 2024–2034 Change | 2024–2034 % Change | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 240 | 51.0% | 260 | 50.6% | 20 | 8.3% | 0.8% |
| Counselors, All Other | 45 | 51.1% | 54 | 55.1% | 9 | 20.0% | 1.8% |
| Management Analysts | 101 | 15.1% | 109 | 13.3% | 8 | 7.9% | 0.8% |
| Construction Laborers | 79 | 29.4% | 87 | 32.1% | 8 | 10.1% | 1.0% |
| Construction Managers | 57 | 39.0% | 63 | 41.2% | 6 | 10.5% | 1.0% |
| Carpenters | 56 | 29.5% | 62 | 32.1% | 6 | 10.7% | 1.0% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 85 | 55.9% | 89 | 55.6% | 4 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Couriers and Messengers | 30 | 75.0% | 34 | 73.9% | 4 | 13.3% | 1.3% |
| Animal Caretakers | 18 | 27.3% | 21 | 26.9% | 3 | 16.7% | 1.6% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 59 | 50.0% | 62 | 47.3% | 3 | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Electricians | 28 | 8.5% | 31 | 9.9% | 3 | 10.7% | 1.0% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 30 | 35.7% | 33 | 40.2% | 3 | 10.0% | 1.0% |
| Source: Nevada Research and Analysis Bureau, DETR | |||||||
In the Balance of State Area, occupations projected to experience the highest absolute employment growth in the Self-Employed Industry from 2024 to 2034 include: All Other Managers, Construction Laborers, and Carpenters. Detailed figures can be found in Table 5 below.
| Occupation | 2024 Employment | 2024 Share | 2034 Employment | 2034 Share | 2024–2034 Change | 2024–2034 % Change | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 571 | 47.1% | 630 | 48.0% | 59 | 10.3% | 1.0% |
| Construction Laborers | 342 | 25.9% | 385 | 26.1% | 43 | 12.6% | 1.2% |
| Carpenters | 234 | 26.1% | 263 | 25.4% | 29 | 12.4% | 1.2% |
| Construction Managers | 189 | 34.7% | 214 | 33.4% | 25 | 13.2% | 1.2% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 170 | 6.6% | 195 | 6.6% | 25 | 14.7% | 1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 153 | 11.1% | 171 | 11.3% | 18 | 11.8% | 1.1% |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 33 | 2.6% | 51 | 3.2% | 18 | 54.5% | 4.4% |
| Animal Caretakers | 76 | 24.4% | 90 | 26.0% | 14 | 18.4% | 1.7% |
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 22 | 2.7% | 34 | 4.3% | 12 | 54.5% | 4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 65 | 18.2% | 75 | 23.5% | 10 | 15.4% | 1.4% |
| Source: Nevada Research and Analysis Bureau, DETR | |||||||
1. Taxi Drivers occupation in Self-Employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 53-3054. Drivers transport passengers in motor vehicles on an unplanned basis, charging a fare typically calculated by a meter.
Education and Training: This occupation usually requires a high school diploma along with a few months to a year of on-the-job training alongside experienced employees.
Licensing: The Nevada Transportation Authority, a division of the Department of Business and Industry, provides a Taxicab Driver License.
In Nevada, self-employed taxi drivers are expected to rise from 27,498 jobs in 2024 to 31,810 in 2034, representing a 15.7% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for taxi drivers was $55,280, while the median wage was $44,800.
2. All Other Managers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 119199. These are all managers not listed separately. It includes any management position that does not fit neatly into one of the occupations established, highly specific management categories.
Education and Training: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not. In Nevada, self-employed all other managers are expected to rise from 27,498 jobs in 2024 to 31,810 in 2034, representing an 8.1% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for all other managers was $146,760, while the median wage was $112,040.
3. Carpenters Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 472031. Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Education and Training: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Training ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Licensing: The Nevada State Contractor’s Board, provides a Carpentry Contractor (C3) License.
In Nevada, self-employed carpenters are expected to rise from 3,374 jobs in 2024 to 3,721 in 2034, representing a 10.3% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for taxi drivers was $69,250, while the median wage was $62,380.
4. Construction Laborers Ocupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 472061. Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.
Education and Training: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Training ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Licensing: The Nevada State Contractor’s Board, provides a Glass and Glazing Contractor (C8) license and a Roofing and Siding Contractor (C15) license.
In Nevada, self-employed construction laborers are expected to rise from 2,923 jobs in 2024 to 3,221 in 2034, representing a 10.2% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for taxi drivers was $54,030, while the median wage was $48,990.
5. Construction Managers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 119021. Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Education and Training: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not. Also, several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Licensing: The Nevada State Contractor’s Board, provides these licenses: All Other Licensed Contractor Primary Classifications; General Building Contractor (Class B); Installing Industrial Machinery Contractor (C33); Installing Terrazzo and Marble Contractor (C19).
In Nevada, self-employed construction managers are expected to rise from 1,746 jobs in 2024 to 1,925 in 2034, representing a 10.2% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for taxi drivers was $124,280, while the median wage was $115,250.
6. Couriers and Messengers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 435021. Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.
Education and Training: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Training ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
In Nevada, self-employed couriers and messengers are expected to rise from 1,072 jobs in 2024 to 1,237 in 2034, representing a 15.4% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for couriers and messengers was $43,230, while the median wage was $46,520.
7. All Other, Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 272099. “All Other” titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations.
Education and Training: This occupation usually requires a high school diploma along with a few months to a year of on-the-job training alongside experienced employees.
Licensing: The Nevada State Fire Marshal, provides these licenses: Fire Performer - Fire Breathing or Other; Magician; Pyrotechnic Operators and Assistants.
In Nevada, self-employed all other, entertainers, and performers, sports and related workers are expected to rise from 1,705 jobs in 2024 to 1,860 in 2034, representing a 9.1% increase over the ten-year period. Data about 2025 annual wages for this occupation is not available.
8. Painters, Construction and Maintenance Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 472141. Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
Education and Training: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Training ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Licensing: The Nevada State Contractor’s Board, provides a Painting and Decorating Contractor (C4) License.
In Nevada, self-employed painters, construction and maintenance are expected to rise from 1,231 jobs in 2024 to 1,358 in 2034, representing a 10.3% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for taxi drivers was $59,610, while the median wage was $56,390.
9. First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 391013. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe operations, and ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May verify and pay off jackpots. May reset slot machines after payoffs and make repairs or adjustments to slot machines or recommend removal of slot machines for repair. May plan and organize activities and services for guests in hotels/casinos.
Education and Training: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Training ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
In Nevada, self-employed first-line supervisors of gambling services workers are expected to rise from 880 jobs in 2024 to 994 in 2034, representing a 13.0% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for taxi drivers was $69,210, while the median wage was $66,680.
10. Food Service Managers Occupation in Self-employed Industry
Description: Occupation code 119051. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Education and Training: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Training ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
In Nevada, self-employed food service managers are expected to rise from 1,227 jobs in 2024 to 1,332 in 2034, representing an 8.6% increase over the ten-year period. In 2025, the annual mean wage for food service managers was $77,540, while the median wage was $65,320.
Annual Wages in Self-employed Industry Occupations
According to 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data for Nevada, annual wages in the self-employed industry vary significantly by occupation:
- Highest Earners: Construction Managers report the highest mean and median annual wages.
- Mid-to-High Earners: Other top-earning roles include All Other Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Service Workers, and Food Service Managers.
- Mid-to-Low Earners: Carpenters; Painters Construction and Maintenance); Construction Laborers; and Couriers and Messengers follow closely behind.
- Lowest Earners: Taxi Drivers report the lowest annual wages in the self-employed industry.
Detailed figures can be found in Table 6 below.
| Occupation | 2025 Mean Wage | 2025 Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Construction managers | $124,280 | $115,250 |
| Managers, All Other | $146,760 | $112,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $69,210 | $66,680 |
| Food service managers | $77,540 | $65,320 |
| Carpenters | $69,250 | $62,380 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,610 | $56,390 |
| Construction Laborers | $54,030 | $48,990 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $43,230 | $46,520 |
| Taxi Drivers | $52,280 | $44,800 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All | NA | NA |
| Note: NA: data not available. Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) | ||
Conclusion
Over the 2024–2034 projection period, Nevada’s Self-Employed Industry (NAICS 6010) is on a trajectory of steady expansion, projected to grow by approximately eight percent and add over 8,000 jobs to the state economy.
Key takeaways from these long term projections include:
Shifting Workforce Share: While the absolute number of self-employed jobs is expected to rise (reaching 111,912 by 2034), the sector’s overall share of Nevada’s total workforce is expected to decline from 6.4 percent to 5.3 percent. This indicates that while self-employment is growing, traditional wage and salary employment is projected to grow at an even faster rate statewide.
Dominance of Transportation and Logistics: The growth within the self-employed sector is heavily driven by transportation and delivery occupations. Taxi Drivers and Couriers/Messengers lead the industry in both absolute job creation and percentage growth.
Strength in Trades and Management: Construction trades (Carpenters, Laborers, Painters) and independent management roles (Construction, Food Service, and General Managers) represent the next most significant areas of opportunity for self-employed workers.
Overall, the self-employed sector will remain a vital and growing component of Nevada’s economic landscape through 2034, relying heavily on transportation, skilled trades, and specialized management services to drive its expansion.
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Employment projections are produced by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Research and Analysis Bureau, through the federal-state Employment Projections program.1,8 National methodological guidance is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and state projections are made available through Projections Central.6 The projections data underlying this report are drawn from the Nevada Long-Term Employment Projections, 2024–2034 dataset.5
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