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.
$117K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $126K | $60.65/hr |
| 22 | Software Developers | Technology | $126K | $60.44/hr |
| 23 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $126K | $60.35/hr |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $125K | $60.01/hr |
| 25 | Chief Executives | Management | $124K | $59.76/hr |
| 26 | Sales Managers | Management | $124K | $59.61/hr |
| 27 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.58/hr |
| 28 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $123K | $59.08/hr |
| 29 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $123K | $58.99/hr |
| 30 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.72/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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