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Top Paying Jobs in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 134,270 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($726,990), Dermatologists ($419,410), Physicians, Pathologists ($384,550). The cost of living index is 100.22 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,735/month.

$137K
Avg. median salary
100.22
Cost of living index
$1,735
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
1Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricHealthcare$727K$349.52/hr
2DermatologistsHealthcare$419K$201.64/hr
3Physicians, PathologistsHealthcare$385K$184.88/hr
4Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricHealthcare$333K$159.94/hr
5Surgeons, All OtherHealthcare$327K$156.98/hr
6Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$252K$120.94/hr
7Physicians, All OtherHealthcare$248K$119.43/hr
8PodiatristsHealthcare$205K$98.56/hr
9Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersTransportation$204KN/A
10Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesLegal$191K$91.68/hr

Affordability snapshot: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas

Cost of living vs. national average+0.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,735/mo

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