Top Paying Jobs in Reno, NV
Reno, NV has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 42,560 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($349,200), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($228,200), Family Medicine Physicians ($217,420). The cost of living index is 101.01 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,870/month.
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Avg. median salary
101.01
Cost of living index
$1,870
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Highest paying careers in Reno
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $349K | $167.89/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $228K | $109.71/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $217K | $104.53/hr |
| 4 | Database Architects | Technology | $170K | $81.92/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $168K | $80.72/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $165K | $79.34/hr |
| 7 | Lawyers | Legal | $163K | $78.55/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.36/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $154K | $74.22/hr |
| 10 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $154K | $74.06/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+1.0% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,870/mo
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