What RNs earn in Las Vegas
Registered nurses in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro earn a median of $103,940 a year, 7% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $88,680 and $124,000, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Las Vegas ranks #12 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $88,680 – $124,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $110,190 – $162,350 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Las Vegas nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,735 a month in Las Vegas, which is roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 20,410 RNs work in this metro, the #36 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 262 healthcare employers in Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas, including 113 behavioral health facilities, 47 outpatient surgery centers, 40 long-term care facilities and 35 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Las Vegas
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Nevada
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Las Vegas healthcare news
- North Las Vegas takes major step toward building first full-service hospitalFOX5 Vegas · Oct 6
- North Las Vegas narrows acute care hospital development bidding to two finalistsKSNV · Oct 5
- ‘Serious risk to human health,’ state on mammogram failures at Las Vegas facilityKLAS 8 News Now · Oct 1
- City of North Las Vegas Announces Milestone Toward Major Hospital DevelopmentNevada Business Magazine · Oct 6
- North Las Vegas narrows search for new hospital campus to two finalistsKTNV Las Vegas · Oct 6
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How much do registered nurses make in Las Vegas?
The median RN salary in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro is $103,940 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $88,680 and $124,000.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Las Vegas?
Nurse practitioners in the Las Vegas metro earn a median of $144,060 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Las Vegas?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,735 a month in Las Vegas, roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Las Vegas?
Hospitals in the Las Vegas area include Mountainview Hospital, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, North Vista Hospital, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Las Vegas?
Browse current Nevada openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Las Vegas can find you, and compare pay using the Nevada salary guide.