Workforce

More than 100,000 residents within a 20-miles radius provide Laughlin with an available and affordable workforce. Commuters from Bullhead City, AZ, Kingman, AZ and Needles, CA make up the majority of the workforce.

Educational Levels

High School Graduate: 31%
Some College: 27%
AA: 8%
Bachelors: 17%
Advanced degree: 10%

Largest Employment Industry Sectors for Laughlin Residents Over Age 25 in 2005:

Entertainment and Recreation: 49%
Services: 19%
Retail: 14%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate: 6%
Transportation, communications and utilities: 6%
Public Administration (Government and school district): 6%

Workforce Training

Employers seeking training for workers in the latest technology or other skill sets can feel confident knowing that Laughlin town staff are working closely with the Community College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada to expand workforce training programs.

The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce sponsors regular business-training workshops/seminars available to both members and non-members.

The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Nevada Small Business Development Center, provides one-on-one business counseling. For those seeking to start a new business, interested in expanding an existing business, adding products or seeking funding, this can be an invaluable service.