Hourly Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas is built on hourly work. The Strip alone runs around the clock on housekeepers, servers, dealers, cooks, and security, and the wider valley adds fast-growing warehouse, healthcare, and events work. Two things set Vegas apart for hourly workers. Nevada's 12 dollar minimum wage is well above the federal floor, and the state allows no tip credit, so tipped workers earn the full 12 per hour in cash with tips stacked on top. Many Strip jobs are also unionized, with contract pay scales, raises, and benefits.

Las Vegas at a glance

• Metro population: about 2.3 million (Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas)
• Minimum wage: 12.00 per hour statewide, with no lower tipped rate
• Typical hourly range: about 14 to 28 per hour before tips
• Metro average wage: 28.43 per hour (May 2024)
• Cost of living: about 3 percent above the national average, with one-bedroom rent near 1,450 per month

Top hourly industries hiring in Las Vegas

• Hospitality and gaming: hotels, casinos, and restaurants on the Strip and downtown are by far the biggest hourly employers.
• Conventions and events: a massive trade-show calendar drives banquet, setup, and service hiring.
• Logistics and warehousing: North Las Vegas and Henderson are fast-growing distribution hubs.
• Healthcare: hospitals and clinics across the valley hire CNAs, techs, and support staff.
• Retail and security: malls, arenas, and 24-hour venues keep roles open year-round.

Typical hourly pay in Las Vegas

• Housekeeping or room attendant: 16 to 20 per hour, higher at union properties
• Server or bartender: 12 base plus tips, often 20 to 35 or more per hour effective
• Casino or guest services: 14 to 18 per hour
• Warehouse associate: 17 to 23 per hour
• Security officer: 16 to 22 per hour
• CNA: 17 to 22 per hour

(Ranges are local estimates. Confirm against current BLS metro figures before publishing.)

Getting hired in Las Vegas

• Nevada pays no tip credit, so tipped workers get the full 12 per hour plus tips, unlike states where the tipped base is as low as 2.13.
• Many Strip hospitality jobs are union (Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Bartenders Local 165) with set wage scales, raises, and benefits, so it is worth asking whether a role is union.
• Nevada has daily overtime, so working more than 8 hours in a day can count as overtime for lower-wage workers, not just more than 40 in a week.
• Hiring spikes around big conventions, holidays, and major events, so ask about guaranteed hours during slower stretches.