What Did ’90 Day Fiance’ Star David Murphey Do for a Living Before His Death? Job Details

How exactly was 90 Day Fiancé star David Murphey able to give Lana so much money? After the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star revealed on the season 4 tell-all in 2020 that he’d dropped probably $300,000 on visiting Ukraine and talking to women from the country, fans couldn’t help but wonder just how much he was worth — and what exactly his job was prior to his death.

What Was ‘90 Day Fiance’ Star David Murphey’s Job?

According to David’s LinkedIn account, he worked as an “SR Systems Programmer” for Clark County in Nevada. Glassdoor reports the average salary for that kind of position is $98,784 — and since David was close to retirement at the time, he was probably making well into six figures. The high end of salaries hovers around $130,000, which might explain how the Nevada native has so much cash to spend. Users on Glassdoor also hint the retirement package for city employees is “nice,” which probably factors into why David doesn’t seem to be worried about saving money so late in his career.

On Instagram, he also called himself a “future full-time traveler.” On the show, he revealed his plans to sell his home and belongings and buy an RV, which would help him fulfill that dream. The model he was looking at in the first episode was almost $400,000 — which suggested his house was worth at least that much, if not more. According to Zillow, the median home value in the area is just about $300,000, and though David wasn’t exactly living in a mansion, his place wasn’t too shabby, either.

On the tell-all, he also shared he had no problem paying up to talk to Lana on the website where they met. “I pay to be on the websites to avoid being scammed, and I can easily afford it,” he said. “It’s not a poor man’s game.”

What Was ‘90 Day Fiance’ Star David Murphey’s Net Worth?

David’s net worth was estimated to be $2.5 million, according to multiple sources.

‘90 Day Fiance’ Stars David and Lana Split After Getting Engaged

But despite all the money he’s poured into his relationship, things didn’t work out for David and Lana. Though the couple got engaged on Before the 90 Days, he hinted on the virtual reunion that they took a break in their relationship shortly after the proposal. “She told me a couple weeks ago that all she wanted was a white picket fence and a simple life with me, traveling in the RV. She loves that idea, but right now, today, I think we’re not together,” he said. “That’s not saying we won’t be together in the future, but we’re not together [now].”

What Happened to ‘90 Day Fiance’ Star David Murphey?

In December 2024, David’s family confirmed via his verified Instagram profile that he died at 66 years old after experiencing health issues.

“We are deeply saddened to announce that David Murphey, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away at home on December 11, 2024,” his family confirmed on December 18, 2024. “He was 66 years old.”

The statement described the 90 Day Fiancé alum as “a veteran, small business owner, and software engineer,” who had recently “retired from the Clark County Treasurer’s office in Nevada, having also worked for H&R Block and IGT.”

“He was also well known for his time as a cast member on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” the message continued. “His time on the show allowed him to connect with viewers, see the world, and share his experiences with his thousands of followers on Instagram. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.”

90 Day Fiance’ Star David Murphey’s Sisters Inherited His 6-Figure Estate

At the time of his death, David had not left a will to determine the distribution of his wealth, so his sisters, Cheryl Hastings and Robyn Polinsky — his only surviving immediate family members — inherited the six-figure fortune he left behind.

“[David] was a single, unmarried man, with no children, either living or deceased,” Robyn wrote in a March 7, 2025, petition, where she filed to be named administrator of his estate, exclusively obtained by In Touch. “He was predeceased by both of his parents.”

Robyn explained that, “So far as known to [her], the property of [David] within the State of Nevada consists of real and personal property of a gross value, which after deducting encumbrances, exceeds” $300,000.

“All liquid assets of the estate should be placed in an attorney trust account, pending further order of this court,” the petition read.