Nevada (NV) Job Growth Hits 1.9% Amid Soft Gambling Revenues

Nevada's workforce grew by 1.9% from April 2025 to 2026, the highest of any state, compared to a national increase of only 0.2%. The state created about 12% of new U.S. jobs during this period, attributed to a diversified economy beyond gambling and entertainment. The growth particularly came from professional and business services, supported by favorable tax policies. Despite a nearly 4% decline in revenues for the largest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip from fiscal year 2024 to 2025, Nevada's economic resilience is notable, with increasing focus on sectors like artificial intelligence infrastructure.