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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Reno
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $143K | N/A |
| 12 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.9/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $137K | $66.04/hr |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.69/hr |
| 15 | Financial Managers | Management | $133K | $64.17/hr |
| 16 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $133K | $63.84/hr |
| 17 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $129K | $62.03/hr |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $128K | $61.52/hr |
| 19 | School Psychologists | Science | $128K | $61.41/hr |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $128K | $61.32/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Reno
Cost of living vs. national average+1.0% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,870/mo
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