Economists pay range in Las Vegas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,570 or more. The middle half of economists in Las Vegas earn between $88,940 and $110,130.
- $73K10th
- $89K25th
- $94KMedian
- $110K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,340 | $8,195 | $47.28 |
| Median | $93,830 | $7,819 | $45.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,940 | $7,412 | $42.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,130 | $9,178 | $52.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Economists salary after taxes in Las Vegas
On the average salary of $98,340, a single filer in Las Vegas takes home about $78,012 a year, or $6,501 a month and $3,000 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Las Vegas a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Vegas area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $98,340 buys what about $98,129 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Vegas ($46,670). A typical home costs $430,650, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$145,870
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
- San Diego, CA$145,410
- Phoenix, AZ$120,630
- Tucson, AZ$83,420
- Sacramento, CA$101,690
Highest-paying cities for economists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($184,860).
- New York, NY$184,860
- Washington, DC$166,140
- Durham, NC$159,310
- St. Louis, MO$156,690
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
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Economists salary in Las Vegas: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Las Vegas?
$47.28 an hour on average, and $45.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Las Vegas?
About $78,012 a year ($6,501 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,340. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do economists earn more in Las Vegas than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($145,984).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3011; area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (29820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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