Where state taxes goNevada, fiscal 2023
Where do my state taxes go in Nevada?
Of every dollar Nevada's state government spends, 44¢ goes to education and 26¢ to public welfare.$23.7 billion of general spending in fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023): $7,388 per resident, 39th highest of the 50 states. 33% of the money came from the federal government.
Where the money goes
General spending rose 28.7% on fiscal 2022 ($18.4 billion). The table under the chart has each function per resident, its rank and its change.
Education and public welfare take 69% of Nevada's spending
State government general expenditure by function, fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023). Small print: the share in all 50 states combined.
| Function | Spending | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Education 32% in all states | $10.4B | 43.7% |
| Public welfare 36% in all states | $6.1B | 25.8% |
| Other 9% in all states | $3.9B | 16.3% |
| Highways 6% in all states | $1.1B | 4.5% |
| Government administration 4% in all states | $603.6M | 2.5% |
| Public health 3% in all states | $508.3M | 2.1% |
| Prisons and corrections 2% in all states | $406.4M | 1.7% |
| Hospitals 5% in all states | $339.3M | 1.4% |
| Natural resources 1% in all states | $173.3M | 0.7% |
| State police 1% in all states | $129.3M | 0.5% |
| Interest on debt 1% in all states | $124.5M | 0.5% |
| Parks and recreation 0% in all states | $33.7M | 0.1% |
Per resident, rank and change for every function
| Function | Nevada per resident | All states per resident | Rank (1 = most) | Change since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $3,229 | $2,787 | 18 of 50 | +56% |
| Public welfare | $1,905 | $3,193 | 44 of 50 | +21% |
| Hospitals | $106 | $408 | 31 of 50 | +2% |
| Public health | $158 | $288 | 40 of 50 | +17% |
| Highways | $330 | $534 | 50 of 50 | +9% |
| State police | $40 | $74 | 48 of 50 | -0% |
| Prisons and corrections | $127 | $197 | 48 of 50 | -2% |
| Natural resources | $54 | $112 | 44 of 50 | +18% |
| Parks and recreation | $10 | $29 | 47 of 50 | -3% |
| Government administration | $188 | $321 | 47 of 50 | +7% |
| Interest on debt | $39 | $109 | 45 of 50 | -18% |
| Other | $1,202 | $782 | 12 of 50 | +9% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, 2023.
On your state tax bill
Your state taxes split in proportion to Nevada's 2023 general spending. State spending is funded by taxes, federal funds and fees together, so this shows how a tax dollar divides, not which dollar pays for what.
| Goes to | Of $1,000 | Of $2,500 | Of $5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $437 | $1,093 | $2,185 |
| Public welfare | $258 | $645 | $1,289 |
| Other | $163 | $407 | $814 |
| Highways | $45 | $112 | $223 |
| Government administration | $25 | $64 | $127 |
| Everything else | $72 | $181 | $361 |
Where the money comes from
The Census Bureau records no individual income tax revenue for Nevada in fiscal 2023; its largest tax was the general sales tax ($8.0 billion).
Federal funds are Nevada's largest source of general revenue
State government general revenue by source, fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023)
| Source | Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Federal funds | $8.0B | 33.3% |
| General sales tax | $8.0B | 32.9% |
| Selective sales taxes (fuel, tobacco, alcohol, insurance) | $2.9B | 12.2% |
| Property tax | $1.5B | 6.2% |
| Other taxes (severance, estate and others) | $1.0B | 4.3% |
| Interest, lottery and other | $1.0B | 4.3% |
| Charges and fees (tuition, hospitals, tolls) | $920.4M | 3.8% |
| Licenses (vehicles, businesses, hunting) | $735.1M | 3.0% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, 2023.
Federal money and Nevada
Federal taxes paid by Nevada residents and businesses: how much federal tax Nevada pays. Federal spending in the state: federal money in Nevada. For federal taxes, see where your federal taxes go.
Questions and answers
- Where do my state taxes go in Nevada?
- Of every dollar Nevada's state government spent in fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023), 44¢ went to education, 26¢ to public welfare and 16¢ to other purposes. Total general spending was $23.7 billion.
- How much does Nevada spend per person?
- $7,388 per resident in fiscal 2023, 39th highest of the 50 states (all states together: $8,834).
- How much of Nevada's budget comes from the federal government?
- 33% of general revenue ($8.0 billion) in fiscal 2023 came from the federal government, the largest part for Medicaid. By that share Nevada ranks 35th of the 50 states (1st = most reliant). Taxes were 59%.
- Does Nevada have a state income tax?
- The Census Bureau records no individual income tax revenue for Nevada in fiscal 2023; its largest tax was the general sales tax ($8.0 billion).
- How much does Nevada spend on education and Medicaid?
- Education $10.4 billion (44%) and public welfare, mostly Medicaid, $6.1 billion (26%) in fiscal 2023. Education spending includes aid to local school districts, which then add their own property-tax money.
- How much debt does Nevada's state government have?
- $3.1 billion at the end of fiscal 2023, $969 per resident. Local governments' debt is separate.
Other states
- Idaho$7,235 per resident
- Oregon$11,767 per resident
- Utah$8,659 per resident
- Wyoming$9,929 per resident
- Arizona$8,134 per resident
- California$12,045 per resident
Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, "ASFIN State Totals" tables for 2022 and 2023 (Last Revised: September 16, 2025). Thousands of dollars in the source. Public domain.
- General expenditure is the state government's spending excluding its utilities, liquor stores and insurance trust funds (state employee pensions and unemployment benefits). It includes aid passed to local governments.
- Fiscal years end on 30 June in 46 states; New York (31 March), Texas (31 August), and Alabama and Michigan (30 September) differ.
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 estimates, July 2023.