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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.24/hr |
| 82 | Data Scientists | Technology | $98K | $47.09/hr |
| 83 | Materials Scientists | Science | $98K | $47/hr |
| 84 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Engineering | $98K | $46.95/hr |
| 85 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $96K | $46.39/hr |
| 86 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $96K | $46.18/hr |
| 87 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.16/hr |
| 88 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $96K | $45.96/hr |
| 89 | Fire Inspectors and Investigators | Public Safety | $95K | $45.55/hr |
| 90 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $95K | $45.55/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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