Lawyers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $150,510 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $72.36
10th percentile $96,010
90th percentile $414,290
Employed locally 5,480
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,010
    25th
    $122,480
    50th (median)
    $150,510
    75th
    $200,940
    90th
    $414,290

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 204% Median Lawyers salary is 104% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $192,800
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $180,940
    Reno, NV $146,840
    Jacksonville, FL $127,480
    Carson City, NV $121,330
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $111,130

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,390
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$47,670
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$89,840
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$181,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV is $72.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $199.18 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 0.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $96,010 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,480.