Project Manager salary in Las Vegas, NV
Median pay, Las Vegas metro
$99,940/year
about $48.05 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,460 – $129,390
Half of project managers in the Las Vegas metro area earn more than $99,940 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #21 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $60,790 | $29.23 |
| 25th | $77,460 | $37.24 |
| Median (50th) | $99,940 | $48.05 |
| 75th | $129,390 | $62.21 |
| 90th (top earners) | $163,160 | $78.44 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Las Vegas metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,460 ($37.24/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,460 to $129,390 ($37.24 to $62.21/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $129,390 ($62.21/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Las Vegas metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.