Major Employers
Companies choose to do business in Clark County because of its large population of talented individuals, a strong community-focused mindset and strength in several major industries.
As the most populous county in the state, Clark County is the hub for some of Nevada’s largest corporations. Many of the region’s top employers are in the tourism industry, which supports more than 280,000 jobs, especially within the gaming and hospitality industries. Several hotel-casinos serve as Las Vegas’s top employers and hubs for innovation.
However, the manufacturing industry has been closing in fast — with the state of Nevada projecting an 8% increase for the manufacturing industry over the next seven years. There are over 20,000 employees currently working at Clark County manufacturing companies like Sofidel America and Saratoga Foods, while tech businesses like NOS Communications and health centers like WestCare have also found success in Southern Nevada.
The health of our residents is a top priority. Hospitals in Clark County like, the University Medical Center (UMC) of Southern Nevada, have risen to the occasion and now employ over 20,000 individuals, while additional healthcare providers like Mountainview and Sunrise Hospital have added thousands of jobs since 2020.
Healthcare is one of the region’s top three industries and home to the Southern Nevada Health District, one of the largest local public health organizations in the United States. The district serves approximately 72% of Nevada’s population, or 2.3 million citizens, along with upwards of 40 million visitors.
Let’s face it. There are hundreds of cities that manufacturers can choose from. Are they all within reach of 60 million people and 10 other major cities? Do they all avoid the higher taxes of the West Coast, but still reap the benefits? For other cities – no. However, in Clark County, the answer is yes.
Manufacturers in Clark County find the region’s low tax burden and ease of access central to their success. Over 1,000 facilities exist in Southern Nevada, with over 20,000 currently employed in the industry and future job prospects continuing to rise.
Clark County wants its technology companies to succeed — and it shows. Las Vegas has one of the lowest operating costs amongst cities with a large concentration of high-tech firms. More than just affordability, companies can access a deep pool of highly-qualified talent. Southern Nevada’s higher education system is future-focused, with Nevada State College and University of Nevada Las Vegas placing precision focus on innovating the future of tech from healthcare to hospitality.
Initiatives like Innovate Vegas, Blackfire Innovations and UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation have led to a flurry of new tech companies in Southern Nevada, such as Sightline Payments and GeoComply. Google is investing $400 million into the area to expand data centers, with a goal of running on carbon-free energy by 2030, bringing Google’s total investment in the state to $2.2 billion. With continued innovations like these, southern Nevada is shaping up to be a perceptive domicile for many in the tech sector.
Las Vegas is synonymous with hospitality. Companies like MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, the Bellagio and Wynn Resorts have redefined the industry and continue to push further innovations in accommodations, entertainment and the gaming industry, as well as in convention space, real estate development, and global tourism.
Their influence extends well beyond casino resorts on the Strip, creating opportunities for all types of businesses, from construction and logistics to niche retailers.
with talented, skilled, and motivated individuals.
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