Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Las Vegas
602 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Las Vegas belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $726,990 per year. The lowest published median is $24,960.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $24,960 | 5,920 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $24,960 | 540 |
| Gambling Dealers | $25,690 | 15,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,110 | 36,160 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,710 | 3,290 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,290 | 10,840 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $28,530 | — |
| Recreation Workers | $28,850 | 1,700 |
| Tutors | $29,140 | 580 |
| Cashiers | $29,360 | 21,930 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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