Salaries in Sunrise Manor CDP, NV

Sunrise Manor CDP is the kind of place where the official median income tells a story, but not the one you'd expect. With a median household income of just $52,496, you'd think it's a budget-friendly outpost. Yet, the cost of living sits at 97.4—slightly below the national average—making the numbers feel less like a crisis and more like a tightrope walk.

Let’s talk purchasing power. A 1BR apartment runs you $1,314 a month. That’s not cheap, but with the COL adjustment, a Software Developer’s $126,267 salary effectively feels like $129,638. It’s a small, honest surprise: this city isn’t a bargain, but for the right earners, it’s not a wallet-drainer either. The math works, but just barely.

Who actually thrives here? The data points to a clear split. The top-paying roles are in tech and professional services—think Software Developers pulling in over $126k. But the broader economy leans on service, retail, and construction, with a 5.0% unemployment rate that’s holding steady. It’s not a tech hub, but it’s close enough to Las Vegas to snag those high-skill jobs. I’ve seen this pattern in other CDPs on the edge of major metros: the money is there, but you have to know where to look.

Here’s the catch: the average salary across all roles is $53,153. That’s just $657 above the median household income. Wages aren’t exploding, but they’re not stagnant either. For someone with a Bachelor’s degree (only 14.6% of the population have one), the city can be a solid, affordable base if you land in the right field. For everyone else, it’s a hustle.

The numbers below break down who’s earning what, and what that paycheck actually buys you in this part of Nevada.