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💰 COL Index: 97 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Las Vegas, NV

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-25 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$69,594
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$71,451
model average ÷ 97.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$156,390
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,377
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Las Vegas?

$69,594 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$69,594/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,800/month
Household income context$73,784

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$156,390
💡 Purchasing-power model $160,565
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $75.19/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Pharmacist

$134,968
💡 Purchasing-power model $138,571
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.89/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Software Developer

$126,267
💡 Purchasing-power model $129,638
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.71/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Construction Manager

$107,365
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,231
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.62/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Project Manager

$100,490
💡 Purchasing-power model $103,172
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $48.31/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Las Vegas

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (97.4/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $156,390
2 Pharmacist $134,968
3 Software Developer $126,267
4 Construction Manager $107,365
5 Project Manager $100,490
6 Physical Therapist $98,932
7 Financial Analyst $98,237
8 Web Developer $92,026
9 Dental Hygienist $86,847
10 Accountant $85,408
11 Registered Nurse $85,398
12 Data Analyst $82,709
13 Insurance Agent $79,316
14 Loan Officer $75,605
15 Police Officer $74,325
16 Human Resources Specialist $67,122
17 Elementary School Teacher $63,173
18 Plumber $62,855
19 Paralegal $62,260
20 Electrician $61,069
21 Real Estate Agent $61,000
22 Graphic Designer $60,861
23 Social Worker $60,385
24 Chef/Head Cook $59,879
25 Firefighter $56,674
26 Carpenter $56,476
27 HVAC Technician $55,235
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $54,193
29 Heavy Truck Driver $52,675
30 Cosmetologist $49,610
31 Personal Trainer $49,610
32 Welder $49,203
33 Auto Mechanic $47,943
34 Dental Assistant $44,470
35 Veterinary Technician $42,406
36 Pharmacy Technician $39,985
37 Medical Assistant $37,971
38 Security Guard $35,858
39 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $35,481
40 Nail Technician $33,089

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Las Vegas salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.992×–1.293× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 97.4 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-25; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Las Vegas

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,377/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,643/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$439,000
📉
Unemployment
5.0%
💳
Median Income
$73,784
🎓
College Educated
29%
🚶
Walk Score
65/100
📊
Cost of Living
97
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Las Vegas Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Las Vegas mean on this page?

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$69,594 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Las Vegas workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Las Vegas?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,800 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Las Vegas?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Las Vegas?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.992×–1.293× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Las Vegas

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