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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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Population

Highest paying careers in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
11Chief ExecutivesManagement$190K$91.58/hr
12Architectural and Engineering ManagersManagement$166K$79.96/hr
13Computer and Information Systems ManagersManagement$166K$79.85/hr
14ActuariesTechnology$163K$78.54/hr
15Dentists, GeneralHealthcare$162K$77.98/hr
16Air Traffic ControllersTransportation$156K$74.76/hr
17LawyersLegal$151K$72.36/hr
18Computer Network ArchitectsTechnology$149K$71.49/hr
19Nurse PractitionersHealthcare$144K$69.26/hr
20Psychologists, All OtherScience$142K$68.46/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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