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Wages by occupation in Reno, NV
In Reno, NV, the median annual wage across all occupations was $48,970 in May 2024, with 272,970 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Reno, NV, the median annual wage across all occupations was $48,970 in May 2024, with 272,970 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $219,990 for General Internal Medicine Physicians, the lowest $22,610 for Gambling Dealers. The largest occupation by headcount is Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand with 10,920 jobs at a median of $42,420. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216 | 40 | $219,990 | $219,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 80 | $165,060 | $99,410 | $174,990 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 270 | $159,790 | $101,590 | $217,020 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 30 | $151,900 | $33,470 | $164,550 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 440 | $150,820 | $110,280 | $163,650 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 290 | $148,090 | $48,460 | $192,320 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 700 | $146,840 | $79,830 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Social Workers, All Other 21-1029 | 110 | $142,290 | $94,950 | $169,830 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 540 | $141,440 | $86,640 | $214,180 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | — | $140,670 | $47,720 | $210,140 | evidence → |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1011 | 100 | $137,150 | $60,710 | $169,060 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 260 | $135,350 | $76,230 | $163,320 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 150 | $135,050 | $47,020 | $188,450 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 210 | $130,490 | $82,920 | $221,160 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 1,170 | $129,290 | $65,750 | $205,900 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 1,440 | $127,620 | $66,500 | $219,190 | evidence → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 100 | $126,240 | $80,290 | $181,280 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 720 | $126,150 | $62,540 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051 | 100 | $123,680 | $76,800 | $133,860 | evidence → |
| Aerospace Engineers 17-2011 | 50 | $123,350 | $93,540 | $196,570 | evidence → |
| Sales Engineers 41-9031 | 50 | $123,350 | $73,930 | $193,360 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 530 | $120,410 | $72,050 | $171,600 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 90 | $119,990 | $73,020 | $172,270 | evidence → |
| Environmental Engineers 17-2081 | 40 | $116,170 | $68,740 | $194,370 | evidence → |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1021 | 40 | $115,710 | $58,210 | $174,340 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 960 | $114,330 | $63,140 | $207,660 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 190 | $113,380 | $78,910 | $163,430 | evidence → |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists 19-2021 | 60 | $113,320 | $60,110 | $201,740 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 1,180 | $112,860 | $63,930 | $176,860 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 160 | $112,010 | $54,630 | $195,000 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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