Salaries in Paradise CDP, NV

Paradise CDP is the 800-pound gorilla you’ve never heard of. It’s not a city, it’s a census-designated place, but it’s got nearly 180,000 people and a median income that’s stubbornly middle-of-the-road. The real surprise? For a place literally next to Las Vegas, its cost of living is actually below the national average.

Let’s talk real purchasing power. Paradise’s COL index sits at 97.4, meaning your dollar stretches a bit further here than in most of America. That median household income of $61,680 feels like it, too. With a one-bedroom renting for around $1,314 a month, you’re not drowning, but you’re not building a nest egg at lightning speed either. It’s a classic “you get what you pay for” scenario—less pressure than the Strip, but your paycheck doesn’t scream “luxury.”

So who’s actually thriving here? The data points to a split. The clear winners are the tech-adjacent roles and the skilled trades. Software developers are pulling in $126,267, and electricians aren’t far behind, earning a solid $61,069. Education levels (only 24.1% have a bachelor’s) suggest the economy isn’t purely white-collar; it’s a mix of service, trade, and some corporate back-office work that supports the Vegas machine without being on it.

Here’s my honest take: wages here haven't kept pace with the slow creep in costs over the last few years. Paradise can work well for a skilled tradesperson or a remote tech worker cashing a Silicon Valley paycheck, but it’s a grind for a single-income family with kids. You need a specific skill to make the math work beautifully.

The numbers below will show you the full spread—from the six-figure developers to the teachers and agents keeping the community running.