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Las Vegas Employment

Employment and Industries in the Las Vegas, Nevada Area

The tables here illustrate essential information about work and employment in the area. Information includes:

  • A table of the most numerous types of work found here, both for jobs generally requiring college degrees and jobs not requiring college degrees.
  • A table listing those careers significantly more common in Las Vegas than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Las Vegas.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Las Vegas.
  • A list of any large public companies in Las Vegas.

Most Popular Jobs in Las Vegas, Nevada Metro Area (2006 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Elementary school teachers, except special education10,63036,350$24,970 - 53,92014%95%
2Registered nurses9,87063,080$46,740 - 80,80024%56%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products6,55052,510$21,790 - 96,1008%51%
4Accountants and auditors5,18054,960$33,650 - 82,35018%79%
5Lawyers3,560110,680$63,470 - 011%99%
6Managers, all other3,25078,350$43,620 - 119,4607%55%
7Financial managers2,98091,460$44,120 - 013%60%
8Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education2,83041,690$30,200 - 55,7406%96%
9Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education2,63041,240$30,040 - 55,21011%95%
10Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation1,83042,310$26,460 - 69,6405%58%
11Civil engineers1,70079,190$48,620 - 114,80018%87%
12Management analysts1,68082,140$43,950 - 022%78%
13Sales managers1,59086,820$40,930 - 010%69%
14Pharmacists1,55091,500$50,110 - 117,93022%97%
15Medical and health services managers1,30076,690$47,110 - 107,87016%57%
16Child, family, and school social workers1,30045,580$29,170 - 64,46019%77%
17Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists1,15039,110$21,740 - 60,53018%56%
18Graphic designers1,15044,860$26,100 - 67,37010%55%
19Computer systems analysts1,06072,310$47,140 - 98,56029%68%
20Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products1,01072,420$37,690 - 118,86012%51%
21Marketing managers95096,650$46,850 - 014%69%
22Education administrators, elementary and secondary school94075,160$57,970 - 92,7908%78%
23Computer programmers93064,070$38,900 - 92,1800%73%
24Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school92044,010$30,400 - 59,02020%87%
25Merchandise displayers and window trimmers86022,410$16,320 - 30,17011%55%
26Training and development specialists82049,410$28,430 - 77,21018%56%
27Network systems and data communications analysts82065,710$31,900 - 108,60053%57%
28Network and computer systems administrators81068,000$43,790 - 93,08027%50%
29Market research analysts80048,290$19,070 - 81,10020%82%
30Personal financial advisors80063,220$33,690 - 98,75041%81%
31Computer specialists, all other79055,760$34,190 - 78,77015%68%
32Computer software engineers, applications78076,320$43,280 - 115,07045%85%
33Educational, vocational, and school counselors77046,780$33,090 - 59,72013%73%
34Computer and information systems managers73088,420$52,500 - 125,79016%73%
35Musicians and singers720 $0 - 010%53%
36Medical and clinical laboratory technicians71034,270$21,240 - 49,67015%51%
37Special education teachers, secondary school71043,750$30,930 - 57,7909%87%
38Engineers, all other67068,970$37,090 - 116,0406%82%
39Actors640 $0 - 012%62%
40Public relations specialists62060,380$32,070 - 105,41018%81%
41Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents61066,150$22,820 - 127,28025%67%
42Advertising sales agents61055,170$24,680 - 118,32020%56%
43Self-enrichment education teachers59034,620$18,690 - 49,56023%54%
44Dentists, general570126,980$83,230 - 09%100%
45Medical and clinical laboratory technologists56056,700$41,210 - 74,63012%51%
46Financial specialists, all other54049,720$23,620 - 87,43012%50%
47Engineering managers540117,880$77,570 - 07%84%
48Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other51053,340$33,640 - 76,39017%56%
49Chief executives510154,440$63,310 - 02%65%
50Computer software engineers, systems software49084,190$54,290 - 122,80028%85%
51Surveyors47059,740$28,080 - 92,86024%82%
52Physical therapists46078,040$47,160 - 121,45027%89%
53Education, training, and library workers, all other46043,310$30,420 - 66,48011%79%
54Medical and public health social workers45053,430$29,100 - 73,45024%77%
55Librarians44055,580$40,590 - 72,8004%85%
56Environmental scientists and specialists, including health44080,380$47,590 - 129,10025%93%
57Mechanical engineers43078,600$53,610 - 114,7404%78%
58Advertising and promotions managers40073,990$32,890 - 133,3606%76%
59Electrical engineers40079,310$57,590 - 112,7406%81%
60Credit analysts39062,040$30,180 - 94,8902%60%
61Human resources managers, all other39078,570$46,920 - 120,88011%58%
62Interior designers38056,550$29,700 - 98,43020%55%
63Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists36051,150$28,570 - 77,54018%56%
64Electronics engineers, except computer33068,720$38,470 - 98,5004%81%
65Commercial pilots33062,100$29,240 - 97,75013%74%
66Detectives and criminal investigators32064,380$43,160 - 88,76017%54%
67Purchasing managers32075,920$42,900 - 111,6803%57%
68Meeting and convention planners31039,950$29,100 - 59,71020%67%
69Physician assistants31066,270$25,080 - 102,74027%67%
70Occupational therapists30066,490$26,210 - 122,18023%90%
71Instructional coordinators30053,870$25,260 - 82,87023%79%
72Community and social service specialists, all other27040,780$27,210 - 58,20025%58%
73Producers and directors26053,490$30,060 - 84,96011%75%
74Occupational health and safety specialists24062,060$36,630 - 91,3608%72%
75Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other24041,050$21,070 - 67,33015%72%
76Commercial and industrial designers24064,730$38,790 - 80,5107%55%
77Financial analysts24079,620$42,050 - 034%87%
78Education administrators, postsecondary24079,640$34,170 - 142,09014%78%
79Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists24059,130$38,150 - 85,83016%99%
80Social and community service managers23055,210$30,420 - 91,42025%72%
81Veterinarians23098,840$54,780 - 035%100%
82Floral designers23028,890$19,840 - 36,7200%55%
83Teachers and instructors, all other23038,150$21,610 - 58,2009%54%
84Private detectives and investigators22037,860$24,420 - 59,72018%52%
85Compensation and benefits managers21066,700$41,110 - 109,07012%58%
86Mental health and substance abuse social workers21069,070$36,690 - 120,01030%77%
87Database administrators21069,050$42,850 - 104,66029%72%
88Coaches and scouts21047,480$20,060 - 78,85015%60%
89Public relations managers200102,890$36,420 - 017%75%
90Rehabilitation counselors19029,960$18,920 - 48,79023%73%
91Editors19049,680$33,430 - 68,3602%81%
92Art directors19047,960$26,160 - 75,9009%58%
93Chiropractors170121,280$106,310 - 144,80014%98%
94Writers and authors17048,370$25,490 - 80,69013%84%
95Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture17057,240$21,360 - 121,57012%58%
96Computer hardware engineers17077,660$43,480 - 125,0305%70%
97Technical writers17062,870$34,230 - 117,23020%74%
98Environmental engineers16083,530$52,220 - 129,08025%86%
99Hydrologists16090,970$58,820 - 139,48024%93%
100Dietitians and nutritionists16045,960$19,230 - 63,7509%72%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Waiters and waitresses30,63018,230$12,020 - 23,95011%14%
2Retail salespersons28,00024,680$14,690 - 37,11012%25%
3Cashiers26,89019,770$12,990 - 30,040-2%10%
4Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand24,17024,770$15,600 - 38,4902%5%
5Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners21,95023,330$15,350 - 30,30015%4%
6Gaming dealers20,40013,790$11,510 - 16,75024%11%
7Maids and housekeeping cleaners19,38023,790$16,310 - 29,41013%5%
8Carpenters16,95042,350$25,660 - 62,44010%6%
9Security guards16,07024,380$14,440 - 36,89017%13%
10Office clerks, general15,41025,010$15,330 - 36,00013%19%
11Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food13,76016,260$11,910 - 22,09018%5%
12Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers12,15018,830$12,300 - 26,27012%6%
13Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks11,25030,780$20,820 - 43,71013%16%
14General and operations managers11,100105,560$44,000 - [?]2%48%
15Cooks, restaurant10,85026,570$18,360 - 35,56012%5%
16Landscaping and groundskeeping workers10,75023,060$15,440 - 35,84018%6%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers10,41042,630$26,600 - 62,3706%29%
18Customer service representatives9,91030,120$19,360 - 43,31025%22%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers9,76037,800$20,730 - 58,9604%25%
20Construction laborers9,45031,090$19,010 - 46,90011%5%
21Bartenders9,42022,450$12,290 - 34,66011%17%
22Maintenance and repair workers, general9,20038,430$21,170 - 57,99010%6%
23Taxi drivers and chauffeurs9,15026,200$18,220 - 38,15013%15%
24Cooks, fast food9,09015,230$11,750 - 19,6208%5%
25Stock clerks and order fillers8,95023,420$15,540 - 35,040-7%8%
26Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive8,83031,230$20,320 - 44,1301%18%
27Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer8,16036,590$24,500 - 48,36010%4%
28Office and administrative support workers, all other8,10026,230$16,050 - 39,210-8%32%
29First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers8,01031,530$19,430 - 45,78011%14%
30Dishwashers7,96020,910$12,920 - 28,74010%3%
31Gaming supervisors7,33044,930$25,870 - 64,69023%30%
32First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers7,31059,520$37,230 - 85,1409%10%
33Receptionists and information clerks7,25024,340$17,160 - 33,55017%13%
34Executive secretaries and administrative assistants6,53037,150$24,870 - 55,26015%18%
35Electricians6,19049,900$30,890 - 71,9507%7%
36Food preparation workers6,15022,570$14,220 - 31,93015%7%
37Truck drivers, light or delivery services5,35029,380$16,090 - 46,2408%4%
38Gaming change persons and booth cashiers4,77023,850$14,110 - 31,7607%10%
39Cement masons and concrete finishers4,54041,240$22,150 - 64,56011%2%
40Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop4,36020,870$13,180 - 29,92010%17%
41Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop4,32017,680$11,880 - 26,19010%8%
42Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters4,26043,890$26,740 - 69,40011%4%
43Packers and packagers, hand3,86018,110$11,760 - 29,390-11%3%
44Drywall and ceiling tile installers3,73044,140$28,810 - 62,4307%2%
45Gaming service workers, all other3,71026,410$17,240 - 37,36026%11%
46Automotive service technicians and mechanics3,65037,660$21,350 - 58,55014%4%
47Team assemblers3,62026,680$14,040 - 42,9500%5%
48Cleaners of vehicles and equipment3,61018,070$12,090 - 27,02014%3%
49Bill and account collectors3,60029,650$21,030 - 39,48023%13%
50Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks3,58029,100$16,910 - 40,4501%29%
51Painters, construction and maintenance3,51041,050$25,110 - 59,74012%6%
52Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants3,46025,760$19,200 - 33,61018%7%
53Telemarketers3,44022,860$14,760 - 34,540-9%14%
54Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks3,35030,110$18,420 - 43,2604%6%
55Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks3,27026,920$17,750 - 35,60017%14%
56Teacher assistants3,27024,070$18,240 - 29,19010%18%
57Sales representatives, services, all other3,21048,000$22,640 - 89,71028%48%
58Business operations specialists, all other3,08065,930$33,830 - 124,53021%49%
59Loan officers3,08061,510$29,810 - 111,15012%49%
60First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers3,06055,490$33,370 - 81,3607%13%
61Helpers--carpenters3,01026,160$18,200 - 36,67012%3%
62Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators2,99050,520$32,620 - 71,3008%3%
63Cooks, short order2,92024,710$17,550 - 35,7805%5%
64Food preparation and serving related workers, all other2,88021,340$13,580 - 29,23013%6%
65First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers2,88030,480$18,870 - 41,98013%11%
66Counter and rental clerks2,85023,330$13,850 - 36,47023%16%
67Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters2,83028,970$18,710 - 44,36011%3%
68Gaming cage workers2,83026,960$19,470 - 35,92011%0%
69Real estate sales agents2,78065,010$21,690 - [?]11%45%
70Tellers2,67022,340$17,550 - 28,06014%16%
71Parking lot attendants2,65018,300$12,460 - 24,35012%14%
72Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers2,65019,300$11,960 - 27,92017%18%
73Construction managers2,64091,950$44,080 - [?]16%29%
74Driver/sales workers2,63025,890$12,760 - 47,980-4%4%
75Tile and marble setters2,60043,470$23,490 - 58,01015%3%
76Baggage porters and bellhops2,59021,080$14,560 - 27,7809%17%
77Computer support specialists2,57036,300$21,350 - 56,00013%43%
78Switchboard operators, including answering service2,44027,010$18,570 - 35,320-7%10%
79Loan interviewers and clerks2,40034,630$21,710 - 51,6900%24%
80Billing and posting clerks and machine operators2,36031,230$21,370 - 43,3104%15%
81Medical assistants2,34027,790$20,520 - 36,49035%10%
82First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers2,20047,370$25,690 - 75,540-4%15%
83Amusement and recreation attendants2,12017,340$11,880 - 23,27024%22%
84Plasterers and stucco masons2,10040,170$26,670 - 63,2808%0%
85Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers2,09037,550$21,480 - 55,120-2%8%
86Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers2,02045,170$29,380 - 65,1609%3%
87Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses2,02040,360$28,100 - 50,47014%7%
88Slot key persons2,01026,390$19,310 - 34,68011%30%
89Chefs and head cooks2,01045,030$29,620 - 68,1308%14%
90Home health aides1,98021,550$17,200 - 25,23049%7%
91Legal secretaries1,94039,780$23,630 - 56,20012%18%
92Helpers--electricians1,91022,910$15,350 - 32,8407%3%
93Laundry and dry-cleaning workers1,90022,040$17,050 - 28,43010%5%
94Helpers--production workers1,87018,960$13,050 - 27,0900%4%
95Bus drivers, transit and intercity1,81028,630$20,700 - 38,20013%4%
96Food service managers1,81054,300$28,110 - 87,0605%24%
97Cost estimators1,80061,760$36,960 - 96,00019%32%
98Postal service mail carriers1,78043,370$36,120 - 49,7301%11%
99Preschool teachers, except special education1,74022,730$14,690 - 32,53026%43%
100Dental assistants1,73033,880$24,030 - 45,99029%9%
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Jobs More Common Near Las Vegas Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Gaming supervisors44,9307,33061.8
Gaming change persons and booth cashiers23,8504,77059.7
Gaming service workers, all other26,4103,71056.7
Gaming cage workers26,9602,83051.4
Gaming dealers13,79020,40046.7
Slot key persons26,3902,01041.8
Gaming managers84,37040037.1
Costume attendants27,09056033.2
Gaming and sports book writers and runners20,7801,71031.3
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators34,25049024.4
Food preparation and serving related workers, all other21,3402,88011.7
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons23,8401,31011.3
Baggage porters and bellhops21,0802,5909.2
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers37,5502,0909.2
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs26,2009,1508.5
Tile and marble setters43,4702,6008
Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters19,9206107.9
Aircraft cargo handling supervisors33,2601807.5
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters28,9702,8307.4
Plasterers and stucco masons40,1702,1007
Nuclear engineers127,9601306.6
Tour guides and escorts25,5708006.6
Helpers--roofers22,0305805.9
Hydrologists90,9701605.7
Helpers, construction trades, all other28,8209205.6
Audio and video equipment technicians48,5701,3805.5
Media and communication equipment workers, all other50,3405705.5
Carpet installers43,6508705.2
Tapers46,9201,3805
Helpers--carpenters26,1603,0104.9
Personal care and service workers, all other23,6101,4604.5
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks29,1003,5804.3
Office and administrative support workers, all other26,2308,1004.2
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers19,3002,6504.2
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers18,83012,1504.1
First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other40,3001,2204
Cooks, all other26,7201803.8
Lay-out workers, metal and plastic52,9201003.8
Stonemasons38,9402403.8
Drywall and ceiling tile installers44,1403,7303.7
Locksmiths and safe repairers34,4302803.7
Massage therapists35,2408203.7
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other24,0803803.4
Maids and housekeeping cleaners23,79019,3803.2
Air traffic controllers91,2902403.1
Artists and related workers, all other40,4501003.1
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall33,9603803
Cement masons and concrete finishers41,2404,5403
Musicians and singers 7203
Helpers--electricians22,9101,9103

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Las Vegas, Nevada Metro Area (2006 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Real estate brokers145,6702.1300
Mental health and substance abuse social workers69,0701.84210
Motor vehicle operators, all other44,9501.73350
Hazardous materials removal workers60,4201.64170
Crane and tower operators66,8901.6350
Correctional officers and jailers53,9001.551,470
Chiropractors121,2801.48170
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks26,9201.463,270
Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture57,2401.45170
Radio and television announcers52,4101.45220
Loan counselors59,1201.44420
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators55,1401.44250
Coaches and scouts47,4801.44210
Surveying and mapping technicians49,5601.43510
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health80,3801.41440
Structural iron and steel workers62,0501.41970
Photographic process workers37,0501.39120
Opticians, dispensing43,8601.39170
Real estate sales agents65,0101.352,780
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other111,9001.35160
Maids and housekeeping cleaners23,7901.3519,380
Audio and video equipment technicians48,5701.341,380
Nuclear engineers127,9601.34130
Cooks, short order24,7101.342,920
Dishwashers20,9101.337,960
Lodging managers65,0601.33460
Clergy55,7001.33120
Glaziers48,5601.32660
Court, municipal, and license clerks41,4001.31830
Cooks, restaurant26,5701.3110,850
Hydrologists90,9701.31160
Sheet metal workers52,0201.31980
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs26,2001.319,150
Library assistants, clerical29,4301.3400
Industrial machinery mechanics54,3901.29610
Painting, coating, and decorating workers32,8601.29140
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other24,0801.29380
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop20,8701.294,360
Bartenders22,4501.289,420
Painters, construction and maintenance41,0501.283,510
Public relations specialists60,3801.28620
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers37,5501.272,090
Floral designers28,8901.27230
Public relations managers102,8901.26200
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators50,5201.262,990
Meter readers, utilities40,0401.26200
Chefs and head cooks45,0301.262,010
Food preparation workers22,5701.266,150
Urban and regional planners73,0501.26150
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other43,2501.251,420

Highest Paying Jobs in Las Vegas, Nevada Metro Area (2006 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons185,950 
Internists, general173,930 
Obstetricians and gynecologists167,100 
Psychiatrists154,940 
Chief executives154,440510
Physicians and surgeons, all other152,840 
Real estate brokers145,670300
Family and general practitioners144,890 
Podiatrists128,010 
Nuclear engineers127,960130
Dentists, general126,980570
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates126,40080
Music directors and composers124,56030
Aerospace engineers122,260 
Chiropractors121,280170
Engineering managers117,880540
Optometrists112,290130
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other111,900160
Lawyers110,6803,560
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes106,030100
General and operations managers105,56011,100
Public relations managers102,890200
Veterinarians98,840230
Marketing managers96,650950
Physicists92,000 
Construction managers91,9502,640
Industrial production managers91,540290
Pharmacists91,5001,550
Financial managers91,4602,980
Air traffic controllers91,290240
Hydrologists90,970160
Physical scientists, all other90,120100
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers89,39080
Computer and information systems managers88,420730
Sales managers86,8201,590
Gaming managers84,370400
Computer software engineers, systems software84,190490
Environmental engineers83,530160
Natural sciences managers82,30050
Management analysts82,1401,680
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health80,380440
Education administrators, postsecondary79,640240
Financial analysts79,620240
Electrical engineers79,310400
Athletes and sports competitors79,260 
Civil engineers79,1901,700
Mechanical engineers78,600430
Human resources managers, all other78,570390
Managers, all other78,3503,250
Physical therapists78,040460

Large Companies Headquartered in Las Vegas

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Harrah's Entertainment7.4
MGM Mirage6.5
Boyd Gaming2.2
Las Vegas Sands1.7
Southwest Gas1.7

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