SOC 27-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial and Industrial Designers — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 metro areas compared
In Las Vegas, NV the median wage is $72,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Las Vegas, NV the median wage is $72,370. That is 13.8% lower than the national median of $83,910. Pay ranges from under $37,970 at the tenth percentile to more than $141,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,460 to $107,090.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $96,060. Of the 602 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 208th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | −54.7% |
| 25th | $46,460 | −44.6% |
| Median (50th) | $72,370 | −13.8% |
| 75th | $107,090 | +27.6% |
| 90th | $141,620 | +68.8% |
| Mean | $80,800 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $96,060 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $72,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$72,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,370US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,370 a year, 13.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,970 to $141,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $96,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $72,370, or $34.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,910, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 13.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Las Vegas, NV earns more than $141,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $96,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Las Vegas, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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