Las Vegas averages 32.2 applicants per job across 10,884 open positions from 2,024 employers.
Software Engineer leads with 72 applicants per job—2.9× higher than the least competitive roles
Las Vegas's most competitive positions are concentrated in technology roles. Our analysis of 10,884 LinkedIn job postings shows Software Engineer as the hardest role to land, with 72 applicants competing for each of just 62 openings. That's 2.9× more competitive than Attorney roles and 124% above Las Vegas's average of 32.2 applicants per job.
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Healthcare roles dominate Las Vegas's least competitive job categories. Attorney positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 76 available jobs—2.9× easier to land than Software Engineer roles and 22% below Las Vegas's average competition of 32.2 applicants.
Nurse leads with 294 openings at 26 applicants per job | Software Engineer is hardest to land at 72 applicants | Attorney easiest at 25
Our analysis of 10,884 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Las Vegas's 29 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 294 open positions, but faces 26 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Software Engineer is the hardest role to land in Las Vegas with 72 applicants competing for just 62 openings.
Of all 29 job titles analyzed, 1 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 62 jobs, while 25 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 2,841 combined openings. The competition gap in Las Vegas is stark: Software Engineer averages 72 applicants while Attorney sees just 25—a 2.9× difference.
Clark County School District leads with 226 jobs (2.1% of market) | Credit One Bank hardest at 84 applicants | Golden Entertainment, Inc. easiest at 25
Clark County School District dominates Las Vegas's job market with 226 open positions—2.1% of all jobs in the metro area—at 26 applicants per role. Panda Restaurant Group follows with 213 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 1,620 jobs—15% of Las Vegas's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Credit One Bank is the hardest place to get hired in Las Vegas with 84 applicants per job, while Golden Entertainment, Inc. offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 23 major employers analyzed, 1 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 20 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 10,884 LinkedIn job postings in the Las Vegas metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Panda Restaurant Group, Golden Entertainment, Inc., and 8 other employers with 1,944 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Las Vegas currently has 1,944 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas. With an average of 33 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
The Valley Health System, Optum, and 8 other employers with 1,471 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Las Vegas currently has 1,471 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
Ross Stores, Inc., O'Reilly Auto Parts, and 8 other employers with 1,119 open positions
The Retail sector in Las Vegas currently has 1,119 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas. With an average of 32 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
Domino's, Switch, and 8 other employers with 788 open positions
The Technology sector in Las Vegas currently has 788 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
Credit One Bank, Affirm, and 8 other employers with 448 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Las Vegas currently has 448 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas. With an average of 46 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
JT4, Amentum, and 8 other employers with 412 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Las Vegas currently has 412 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas. With an average of 39 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
HDR, Martin-Harris Construction LLC, and 8 other employers with 371 open positions
The Construction sector in Las Vegas currently has 371 open positions across 10 employers in Las Vegas. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
PwC and 1 other employers hiring now
The Accounting sector in Las Vegas currently has 345 open positions across 2 employers in Las Vegas. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Las Vegas's overall market average of 32.2.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 1,960 jobs (18% of market) at 30 applicants | Education and Training easiest to break into at 25 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Las Vegas's job market with 1,960 open positions—18% of all jobs—at 30 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 1,327 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 4,456 jobs—41% of Las Vegas's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in Las Vegas with 56 applicants per job, while Education and Training offers the best odds at just 25 applicants—a 31-applicant difference. Of 20 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 18 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Las Vegas's job competition compare to Southwest rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Las Vegas has 4% less competition overall than Phoenix.
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Las Vegas ranks #1 of 5 for easiest job market in Southwest. The best market for job seekers in this region.
Competition changes from other cities
Competition data based on 10,884 active job postings in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas averages 32.2 applicants per job across 10,884 open positions. Software Engineer is hardest at 72 applicants; Attorney is easiest at 25.
Software Engineer (72 applicants per job). These roles see 2.9× more competition than healthcare positions.
Attorney (25 applicants per job, 76 openings), Physical Therapist (25), and Physician (25).
Clark County School District leads with 226 jobs, followed by Panda Restaurant Group (213) and Golden Entertainment, Inc. (210). 2,024 companies are actively hiring.
10,884 open positions across 2,024 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Hospitality (1,944 jobs), Healthcare (1,471), and Retail (1,119).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 10,884 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Las Vegas-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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