Most common jobs in Las Vegas
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Las Vegas
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Las Vegas using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Las Vegas are the most common.
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#50. Counter and rental clerks
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 3.887 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,860
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 3.887 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,860
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#49. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,070
- Employment per 1,000: 3.994 (119% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,270
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,070
- Employment per 1,000: 3.994 (119% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,270
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,110
- Employment per 1,000: 4.031 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,640
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,110
- Employment per 1,000: 4.031 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,640
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.058 (58% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,600
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.058 (58% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,600
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46 (tie). Light truck drivers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.055 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,010
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.055 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,010
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.12 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,590
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.12 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,590
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.207 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,330
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.207 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,330
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. Financial managers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,370
- Employment per 1,000: 4.284 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $120,300
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,370
- Employment per 1,000: 4.284 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $120,300
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.603 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.603 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Substitute teachers, short-term
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.668 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,990
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.668 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,990
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#40. Electricians
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.982 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,360
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.982 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,360
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.151 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,880
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.151 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,880
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Nursing assistants
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.181 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,760
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.181 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,760
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#37. Medical assistants
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.202 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,480
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.202 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,480
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#36. First-line supervisors of gambling services workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.643 (2717% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,800
National
- Employment: 29,420 (#435 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.643 (2717% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,800
National
- Employment: 29,420 (#435 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.727 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,420
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.727 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,420
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#34. Accountants and auditors
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.846 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,480
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.846 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,480
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#33. Dishwashers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.623 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,290
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.623 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,290
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#32. Food preparation workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 7,230
- Employment per 1,000: 7.085 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,230
- Employment per 1,000: 7.085 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.115 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,310
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.115 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,310
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#30. Receptionists and information clerks
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 7,290
- Employment per 1,000: 7.149 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,250
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,290
- Employment per 1,000: 7.149 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,250
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Construction laborers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.563 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,090
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.563 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,090
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 7,770
- Employment per 1,000: 7.616 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,110
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 7,770
- Employment per 1,000: 7.616 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,110
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#27. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 7,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.828 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,320
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.828 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,320
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#26. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 8,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.327 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,100
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.327 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,100
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 8,750
- Employment per 1,000: 8.576 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,660
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,750
- Employment per 1,000: 8.576 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,660
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. Carpenters
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 8,820
- Employment per 1,000: 8.648 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,650
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,820
- Employment per 1,000: 8.648 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,650
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 8,890
- Employment per 1,000: 8.713 (83% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,380
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,890
- Employment per 1,000: 8.713 (83% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,380
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#22. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 9,060
- Employment per 1,000: 8.882 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,840
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,060
- Employment per 1,000: 8.882 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,840
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Cooks, fast food
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 9,400
- Employment per 1,000: 9.212 (157% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,130
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 9,400
- Employment per 1,000: 9.212 (157% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,130
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#20. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 9,550
- Employment per 1,000: 9.367 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,330
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,550
- Employment per 1,000: 9.367 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,330
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 10,270
- Employment per 1,000: 10.073 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,940
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,270
- Employment per 1,000: 10.073 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,940
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 11,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.851 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,390
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 11,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.851 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,390
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#17. Bartenders
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 11,620
- Employment per 1,000: 11.394 (159% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,370
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,620
- Employment per 1,000: 11.394 (159% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,370
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#16. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 12,970
- Employment per 1,000: 12.715 (291% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,280
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 12,970
- Employment per 1,000: 12.715 (291% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,280
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#15. General and operations managers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 14,230
- Employment per 1,000: 13.952 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $127,450
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,230
- Employment per 1,000: 13.952 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $127,450
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#14. Stockers and order fillers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 14,900
- Employment per 1,000: 14.61 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,550
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,900
- Employment per 1,000: 14.61 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,550
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Registered nurses
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 17,210
- Employment per 1,000: 16.87 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,330
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 17,210
- Employment per 1,000: 16.87 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,330
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#12. Cooks, restaurant
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 18,130
- Employment per 1,000: 17.779 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,440
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 18,130
- Employment per 1,000: 17.779 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,440
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#11. Gambling dealers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 19,590
- Employment per 1,000: 19.203 (2752% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,790
National
- Employment: 98,890 (#246 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,980
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 19,590
- Employment per 1,000: 19.203 (2752% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,790
National
- Employment: 98,890 (#246 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,980
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#10. Security guards
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 19,930
- Employment per 1,000: 19.542 (155% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,240
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 19,930
- Employment per 1,000: 19.542 (155% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,240
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#9. Office clerks, general
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 20,930
- Employment per 1,000: 20.519 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,110
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 20,930
- Employment per 1,000: 20.519 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,110
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#8. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 21,570
- Employment per 1,000: 21.15 (235% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,780
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 21,570
- Employment per 1,000: 21.15 (235% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,780
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Customer service representatives
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 22,390
- Employment per 1,000: 21.953 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 22,390
- Employment per 1,000: 21.953 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#6. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 23,720
- Employment per 1,000: 23.253 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 23,720
- Employment per 1,000: 23.253 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 24,330
- Employment per 1,000: 23.854 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,400
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 24,330
- Employment per 1,000: 23.854 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,400
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#4. Cashiers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 26,830
- Employment per 1,000: 26.305 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,280
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 26,830
- Employment per 1,000: 26.305 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,280
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Waiters and waitresses
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 30,080
- Employment per 1,000: 29.497 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 30,080
- Employment per 1,000: 29.497 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 32,980
- Employment per 1,000: 32.341 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,480
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 32,980
- Employment per 1,000: 32.341 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,480
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Employment: 36,790
- Employment per 1,000: 36.076 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,050
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 36,790
- Employment per 1,000: 36.076 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,050
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
