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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.81/hr |
| 72 | Crane and Tower Operators | Transportation | $101K | $48.64/hr |
| 73 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $101K | $48.57/hr |
| 74 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.4/hr |
| 75 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $100K | $48.14/hr |
| 76 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $47.84/hr |
| 77 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $99K | $47.74/hr |
| 78 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 79 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 80 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $98K | $47.25/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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