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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $53.02/hr |
| 42 | Managers, All Other | Management | $110K | $52.97/hr |
| 43 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $109K | $52.45/hr |
| 44 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $109K | N/A |
| 45 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $108K | $51.91/hr |
| 46 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $108K | $51.69/hr |
| 47 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $107K | $51.67/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $107K | $51.66/hr |
| 49 | Database Administrators | Technology | $107K | $51.57/hr |
| 50 | Facilities Managers | Management | $107K | $51.53/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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