Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Las Vegas
602 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Las Vegas belongs to Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, at $24,960 per year. The highest is $726,990.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $24,960 | 5,920 | |
| 2 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $24,960 | 540 | |
| 3 | Gambling Dealers | $25,690 | 15,530 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $27,110 | 36,160 | |
| 5 | Driver/Sales Workers | $27,710 | 3,290 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,290 | 10,840 | |
| 7 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $28,530 | — | |
| 8 | Recreation Workers | $28,850 | 1,700 | |
| 9 | Tutors | $29,140 | 580 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $29,360 | 21,930 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $726,990 | — |
| Dermatologists | $419,410 | — |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $384,550 | 30 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $332,670 | — |
| Surgeons, All Other | $326,510 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $251,550 | 260 |
| Physicians, All Other | $248,400 | 1,880 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 50 |
| Podiatrists | $205,010 | 50 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $204,340 | 2,070 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,690 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $190,480 | 750 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,310 | 380 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,090 | 2,470 |
| Actuaries | $163,350 | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $162,200 | 780 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,500 | 170 |
| Lawyers | $150,510 | 5,480 |
| Computer Network Architects | $148,710 | 750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $144,060 | 1,390 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $142,400 | 70 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $141,920 | 410 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $138,300 | 60 |
| Emergency Management Directors | $136,510 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $136,250 | 1,860 |
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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