Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Las Vegas, NV?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.9% of gross income.
Las Vegas rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Nevada cities have lower median rent than Las Vegas, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Las Vegas, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Las Vegas, NV?
Median rent in Las Vegas is $1,722 a month. A typical firefighter in Nevada earns about $60,926 a year, which makes that rent 33.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Las Vegas?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Nevada (~$60,926/yr) supports up to $1,523 a month in rent. Las Vegas's current median rent is $1,722/mo, which is $199/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Las Vegas?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Nevada works roughly 58.8 hours a month to cover Las Vegas's median rent of $1,722.
Where is rent cheaper than Las Vegas for a firefighter?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Mesquite ($1,720/mo), Mesquite ($1,719/mo), Reno ($1,719/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.