SOC 13-1082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Project Management Specialists — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 2 metro areas compared
At $99,940, median pay for Project Management Specialists in Las Vegas, NV tracks the national median of $102,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $99,940, median pay for Project Management Specialists in Las Vegas, NV tracks the national median of $102,320 closely. Pay ranges from under $60,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $163,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,460 to $129,390.
The area has 5,740 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $99,500. Of the 602 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,790 | −40.6% |
| 25th | $77,460 | −24.3% |
| Median (50th) | $99,940 | −2.3% |
| 75th | $129,390 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $163,160 | +59.5% |
| Mean | $105,880 | +3.5% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $99,500 | 1,750 | |
| 2 | Carson City | $93,560 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $99,940 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$99,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,940US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,940 a year, 2.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,790 to $163,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $99,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Project Management Specialists in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $99,940, or $48.05 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 $102,320, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 2.3% 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 $163,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,790 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 $99,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,740 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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