SOC 15-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematicians — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV is $102,890 a year, trailing the national median of $126,710 by 18.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV is $102,890 a year, trailing the national median of $126,710 by 18.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,930 and $129,300. The lowest tenth earn under $78,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $144,350.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 602 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,810 | −37.8% |
| 25th | $79,930 | −36.9% |
| Median (50th) | $102,890 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $129,300 | +2.0% |
| 90th | $144,350 | +13.9% |
| Mean | $101,850 | −19.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $102,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$102,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,890US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,890 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,810 to $144,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematicians in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $102,890, or $49.47 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 $126,710, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 18.8% 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 $144,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,810 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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