The tourism industry was responsible for over $98 billion in total economic output during 2024. The industry was responsible for supporting over 436,000 jobs and more than $24 billion in wages and salaries. Overall, the tourism industry's impact is roughly 37 percent of the state's total gross domestic product, 22 percent of the state's total wages and salaries and 28 percent of the state's employment
The gaming and resort industry is Nevada's most vital sector, supporting more jobs, paying more wages and salaries and generating more economic output than any other sector.
$98.0 B
Economic Impact
37% of state's total gross domestic product
$24.4 B
Wage Impact
22% of state's total wages and salaries
436.6 K
Job Impact
28% of state's total employees
The leisure and hospitality sector directly employs over 365,800 people.
Fiscal Year 2024
The tourism industry's reach extends into other sectors of the economy, ranging from professional and business service employees to transportation providers.
The tourism industry is responsible for roughly $2.4 billion in industry-specific taxes and fees that support state and local governments.
$6.0 B
Total General Fund Tax Revenue
$2.1 B
Hotel-Casino Industry Contributions
34%
Hotel-Casino Industry Share of Total
The tourism industry is responsible for not only the largest number of employees in the state, but it also insures the largest number of employees in Nevada. Overall, the leisure and hospitality sector spends more than $4,800 per employee annually on health insurance.
Nevada's peak performers for its growing economy are the airport passenger volume, hotel room inventory, average daily room rates, and gross gaming revenue.
LAS Airport Passenger Volume
Hotel/Motel Room Inventory
Average Daily Room Rates
Gross Gaming Revenue
Harry Reid International Airport is among the top 10 busiest airports in the U.S. with an all-time record of 58 million passengers in 2024 and it is only about 3 miles from the heart of the Las Vegas Resort Corridor.
Nevada's Gross Gaming Revenue is more than 3 times that of its closest competitor, Pennsylvania.
Consumer Spend by State
Southern Nevada has $13.8 billion of tourism-related investments either planned or under construction, and Northern Nevada plans to invest an additional $3.8 billion. New investments help to stabilize the economy and create jobs.
$17.6 B
Planned and Under Construction Tourism Investment Expenditures
68
Planned and Under Construction Tourism Investment Projects
88.2%
Share of Projects Located in Las Vegas
