Registered Nurse salary in Las Vegas, NV
Median pay, Las Vegas metro
$103,940/year
about $49.97 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $88,680 – $124,000
Half of registered nurses in the Las Vegas metro area earn more than $103,940 a year and half earn less. That's 7% higher than the national median of $97,550, and ranks #10 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $79,030 | $38.00 |
| 25th | $88,680 | $42.63 |
| Median (50th) | $103,940 | $49.97 |
| 75th | $124,000 | $59.62 |
| 90th (top earners) | $133,270 | $64.07 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a registered nurse job in the Las Vegas metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $88,680 ($42.63/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $88,680 to $124,000 ($42.63 to $59.62/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $124,000 ($59.62/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends can add a lot on top of the base rate, so ask for them in writing.
- Sign-on bonuses often come with a clawback if you leave within one or two years. Check the terms before you count on it.
- Ask about nurse-to-patient ratios and mandatory overtime, since they shape the job far more than the posting suggests.
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: Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.