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Average salary by job family in Las Vegas
| Legal | $148,150 |
|---|---|
| Management | $129,390 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,420 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $100,350 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $98,740 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,070 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,050 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,790 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,660 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,970 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,740 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,460 |
| Protective Service | $52,890 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,770 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,290 |
| Sales and Related | $47,530 |
| Production | $47,320 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,310 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,410 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,670 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $38,280 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,020 |
Highest-paying jobs in Las Vegas
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$602,360
- Dermatologists$344,310
- Physicians, Pathologists$297,640
- Chief Executives$295,230
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$278,840
- Surgeons, All Other$254,780
- Family Medicine Physicians$234,630
- Physicians, All Other$234,630
- Lawyers$207,920
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$207,530
Most common jobs in Las Vegas and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 36,160 | $38,200 | $27,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 36,150 | $33,050 | $31,950 |
| Retail Salespersons | 33,760 | $35,890 | $33,720 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,590 | $42,950 | $38,940 |
| General and Operations Managers | 27,290 | $133,930 | $97,290 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 26,480 | $40,420 | $39,310 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 25,290 | $42,220 | $39,560 |
| Security Guards | 23,800 | $39,360 | $37,210 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 22,530 | $42,640 | $38,800 |
| Cashiers | 21,930 | $32,530 | $29,360 |
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Cost of living in Las Vegas
Prices in the Las Vegas area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,800 therefore buys what $60,670 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $430,650, 5.8 times the median household income of $73,845.
$430,650typical home value
$73,845median household income
100.2BEA price parity
2,293,764metro population
Take-home pay in Las Vegas
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,490 | $30,696 | $2,558 |
| Median wage | $46,670 | $39,679 | $3,307 |
| Average wage | $60,800 | $51,033 | $4,253 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,350 | $58,321 | $4,860 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Las Vegas
Legal6 jobs
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$295K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$181K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Financial Managers$157K
- Managers, All Other$155K
- Human Resources Managers$146K
- Public Relations Managers$136K
- Emergency Management Directors$136K
- Sales Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$134K
- Marketing Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$130K
- Purchasing Managers$128K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$117K
- Gambling Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$114K
- Fundraising Managers$112K
- Training and Development Managers$112K
- Facilities Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- Administrative Services Managers$105K
- Lodging Managers$103K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$90K
- Food Service Managers$79K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Funeral Home Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$68K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical51 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$602K
- Dermatologists$344K
- Physicians, Pathologists$298K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$279K
- Surgeons, All Other$255K
- Family Medicine Physicians$235K
- Physicians, All Other$235K
- Psychiatrists$185K
- Dentists, General$176K
- Podiatrists$173K
- Veterinarians$143K
- Physician Assistants$141K
- Nurse Practitioners$139K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$138K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Optometrists$133K
- Physical Therapists$123K
- Dental Hygienists$115K
- Occupational Therapists$113K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$111K
- Registered Nurses$106K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$105K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$99K
- Surgical Assistants$96K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$94K
- Radiation Therapists$93K
- Respiratory Therapists$89K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$83K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Chiropractors$81K
- Surgical Technologists$75K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Recreational Therapists$72K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$67K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$65K
- Paramedics$63K
- Athletic Trainers$63K
- Exercise Physiologists$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$58K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$49K
- Psychiatric Technicians$47K
- Therapists, All Other$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Dietetic Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering26 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Aerospace Engineers$120K
- Environmental Engineers$120K
- Civil Engineers$116K
- Electrical Engineers$115K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$113K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$111K
- Engineers, All Other$107K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$100K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$97K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$95K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Surveyors$92K
- Landscape Architects$92K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$79K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$73K
- Drafters, All Other$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Actuaries$144K
- Software Developers$139K
- Computer Network Architects$133K
- Information Security Analysts$118K
- Database Administrators$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$110K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Mathematicians$102K
- Computer Programmers$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Operations Research Analysts$100K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$94K
- Web Developers$88K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$85K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Life, Physical, and Social Science28 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$124K
- Hydrologists$123K
- Epidemiologists$118K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$113K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$112K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$100K
- Economists$98K
- Urban and Regional Planners$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92K
- School Psychologists$91K
- Chemists$88K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$88K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Microbiologists$80K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$78K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$73K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$66K
- Chemical Technicians$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$63K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$61K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60K
- Food Science Technicians$58K
- Conservation Scientists$56K
- Biological Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$148K
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial Risk Specialists$104K
- Insurance Underwriters$97K
- Labor Relations Specialists$94K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Cost Estimators$90K
- Financial Examiners$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Management Analysts$88K
- Budget Analysts$86K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Logisticians$81K
- Credit Analysts$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$74K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$71K
- Tax Preparers$71K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$66K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Credit Counselors$56K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media31 jobs
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$133K
- Music Directors and Composers$133K
- Art Directors$111K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$104K
- Designers, All Other$98K
- Producers and Directors$95K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$94K
- Interior Designers$93K
- Technical Writers$90K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$88K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$81K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$77K
- Film and Video Editors$77K
- Editors$75K
- Audio and Video Technicians$71K
- Broadcast Technicians$70K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$68K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$68K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Writers and Authors$65K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$64K
- Lighting Technicians$62K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$62K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- Interpreters and Translators$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$41K
- Photographers$40K
Construction and Extraction40 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$140K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$88K
- Stonemasons$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$77K
- Electricians$75K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$73K
- Tile and Stone Setters$73K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$71K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$71K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Carpenters$70K
- Sheet Metal Workers$67K
- Tapers$67K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$65K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$64K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$63K
- Pipelayers$61K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Carpet Installers$59K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$58K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$58K
- Roofers$56K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$56K
- Glaziers$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49K
- Helpers--Electricians$48K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$39K
- Helpers--Carpenters$35K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$114K
- Healthcare Social Workers$77K
- Health Education Specialists$72K
- Clergy$72K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Community Health Workers$62K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Counselors, All Other$47K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$43K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair38 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$110K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$90K
- Avionics Technicians$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Riggers$79K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$79K
- Millwrights$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$78K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$73K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$71K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$70K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$67K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$62K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$51K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$48K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Bicycle Repairers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$87K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$84K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Curators$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$64K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
- Tutors$33K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$27K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$136K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$119K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$93K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$86K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$86K
- Bailiffs$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$70K
- Firefighters$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Animal Control Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$55K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$50K
- Security Guards$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving32 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$208K
- Air Traffic Controllers$153K
- Commercial Pilots$126K
- Crane and Tower Operators$115K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$70K
- Transportation Inspectors$67K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$65K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64K
- Traffic Technicians$64K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Taxi Drivers$52K
- Flight Attendants$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$47K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41K
- Bus Drivers, School$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Passenger Attendants$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Office and Administrative Support48 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- New Accounts Clerks$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Correspondence Clerks$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$50K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Order Clerks$42K
- Gambling Cage Workers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$104K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Travel Agents$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$36K
- Telemarketers$33K
- Cashiers$33K
Production61 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$130K
- Power Plant Operators$126K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$94K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$61K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$54K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$47K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$47K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Furniture Finishers$46K
- Sewing Machine Operators$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Bakers$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$38K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$34K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- Pest Control Workers$53K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Personal Care and Service25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$71K
- Costume Attendants$62K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$53K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$52K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$46K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$42K
- Concierges$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$38K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$37K
- Gambling Dealers$36K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
- Animal Trainers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
- Childcare Workers$31K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$79K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$75K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Psychiatric Aides$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$50K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$47K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Orderlies$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- Cooks, All Other$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- Bartenders$38K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Las Vegas
For 4 jobs in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $71.63 | $65.46 | 240 |
| Dancers | $43.57 | $38.75 | 370 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $36.65 | $25.52 | 1,610 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $27.74 | $12.00 | 50 |
Average salary in nearby cities
- Lake Havasu City, AZ$54,860 average · cost of living 94
- St. George, UT$55,920 average · cost of living 97
- Riverside, CA$65,160 average · cost of living 106
- Prescott Valley, AZ$58,700 average · cost of living 98
- Flagstaff, AZ$61,230 average · cost of living 100
- Visalia, CA$58,390 average · cost of living 100
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Salary in Las Vegas: questions
What is a good salary in Las Vegas?
Half of all workers in the Las Vegas metro earn less than $46,670 and the average is $60,800. Earning more than $70,350 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Las Vegas to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,920, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Las Vegas?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($602,360), Dermatologists ($344,310), Physicians, Pathologists ($297,640).
What is the average salary in Henderson?
Henderson is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, where the average salary is $60,800 a year and the median $46,670. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Henderson, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, where the average salary is $60,800 a year and the median $46,670. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for North Las Vegas, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (29820), all occupations and 601 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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