Uh-oh. This is not the kind of news that we like to hear. Las Vegas workers are earning 13 percent less than the national average.
Las Vegas' economy is based on tourism and we are known for our hotels, our restaurants and our malls. Most of the residents of the valley work in the service industry (almost 16 percent). That includes almost 41,000 people in retail, 32,000 waiters or waitresses, 25,000 janitors, cleaners or maids, 24,000 cashiers, and 22,000 restaurant workers.
The average worker in Las Vegas earned $20.23 per hour in May 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 13 percent below the U.S. average of $23.23 per hour.
People who are in management were the highest paid at $47.41 per hour, followed by healthcare practitioners and technical occupations at $46.76 per hour.
And if you are curious, here are some average hourly wages for specific job titles:
CEO -- $81.76
Computer and Information Systems Managers -- $55.18
Human Resources Managers -- $44.47
Funeral Service Managers -- $34.64
Gaming Managers -- $40.91
Insurage Appraisers (Auto Damage) -- $25.41
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners -- $22.37
Accountants and Auditors -- $27.09
Web Developers -- $28.80
Architects -- $40.35
Environmental Engineers -- $37.97
Chemists -- $47.53
Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists -- $31.01
Child, Family and School Social Workers -- $21.65
Probation Officers -- $27.87
Layers -- $50.81
Court Reporters -- $26.84
Vocational Education Teachers -- $27.82
Multimedia Artists and Animators -- $29.94
Graphic Designers -- $21.67
Dancers -- $22.92
Musicians and singers -- $32.29
Public Relations Specialists -- $25.59
Reporters and Correspondents -- $24.80
Photographers -- $16.93
Chiropractors -- $35.13
Dentists -- $81.36
Veterinarians -- $45.10
Nurses -- $25.19
Firefighters -- $31.63
Patrol officers -- $37.96
Animal Control Workers -- $27.23
Gaming and Surveillance Officers -- $19.14
Chefs and Head Cooks -- $23.10
Fast-food Cooks -- $9.03
Bartenders -- $13.27
Dishwashers -- $13.87
Maids -- $16.05
Slot Supervisors -- $18.07
Gaming Dealers -- $8.49
Amusement and Recreation Attendants -- $9.25
Hairdressers -- $10.95
Childcare Workers -- $9.59
Travel Agents -- $16.41
Retail Salespersons -- $10.64
Parts Salespersons -- $14.35
Bill and Account Collectors -- $16.55
File Clerks -- $12.62
Hotel, Motel and Resort Desk Clerks -- $16.15
Cargo and Freight Agents -- $15.31
Postal Service Clerks -- $27.30
Stock Clerks -- $12.26
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -- $17.25
Carpet Installers -- $23.76
Electricians -- $28.74
Plumbers -- $22.90
Aircraft Mechanics -- $28.91
Automotive Service Techs -- $17.53
Heating and Air Conditioning Techs -- $26.85
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners -- $20.96
Butchers and Meat Cutters -- $15.47
Machinists -- $15.35
Welders and Cutters -- $18.01
Furniture Finishers -- $15.45
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators -- $28.46
Dental Lab Techs -- $16.19
Painting, Coating and Decorating Workers -- $12.97
Bus Drivers -- $12.27
Taxi Drivers -- $13.90
Flight Attendants -- $14.61
Cleaners of Vehicles/Equipment -- $9.84
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On the flip side, Las Vegas ia apparently an excellent place to be if you are a physical therapist or occupational therapy assistant. They make an average of $50.24 per hour, which makes them the highest paid in the nation.
