Economists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $84,540 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.64
10th percentile $67,440
90th percentile $109,090
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,440
    25th
    $83,950
    50th (median)
    $84,540
    75th
    $101,650
    90th
    $109,090

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 114% Median Economists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $136,990
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $112,990
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $51,300

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
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    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Las Vegas, NV is $40.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.56 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 26.8% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $67,440 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,950.