salary$150,510 a year$72 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$414,290per year
Jobs in the area5,480people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Las Vegas?
Cheap. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 14.4% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $150,510 a year ($72 an hour). Most earn between $96,010 and $414,290.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 14.4% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.