Careers in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
Part of Nevada.
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV’s regional price level is above the national average (index 100.215, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 5.2% · 1,167,632 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$726,990
- 2Dermatologists$419,410
- 3Physicians, Pathologists$384,550
- 4Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$332,670
- 5Surgeons, All Other$326,510
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Waiters and Waitresses36,160 employed
- 2Fast Food and Counter Workers36,150 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons33,760 employed
- 4Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand29,590 employed
- 5General and Operations Managers27,290 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Gambling Dealers25.31× national avg
- 2First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers25.04× national avg
- 3Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners18.11× national avg
- 4Gambling Cage Workers15.61× national avg
- 5Gambling Managers15.27× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$725,430
- 2Dermatologists$418,510
- 3Physicians, Pathologists$383,725
- 4Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$331,956
- 5Surgeons, All Other$325,810
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Nevada state page.