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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.55/hr |
| 62 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $105K | $50.48/hr |
| 63 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $104K | $50.17/hr |
| 64 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $104K | N/A |
| 65 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $104K | $50.1/hr |
| 66 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $104K | $49.99/hr |
| 67 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $104K | $49.79/hr |
| 68 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $104K | $49.8/hr |
| 69 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.55/hr |
| 70 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $103K | $49.31/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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