Median DOL Salary
$86,355
Total DOL Filings
1,832
Companies Hiring
556
Cost of Living Index
101.2
National avg = 100Location vs National
Reno, NV$86,355
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Reno, NV is 41.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Reno
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno | 395 | $72,000 | Other | |
| IGT Technologies Inc. | 140 | $78,811 | Other | |
| BALLY GAMING INC | 45 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 42 | $137,503 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 39 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 32 | $77,200 | Other | |
| Coral Academy of Science Reno | 31 | $50,280 | Other | |
| Eduloka Limited | 28 | $82,500 | Other | |
| DS SOFT TECH INC | 26 | $66,943 | Other | |
| Sainergy, Inc. | 25 | $78,364 | Other | |
| EQUINETT, INC | 23 | $62,600 | Other | |
| Intuit Inc. | 20 | $133,016 | Other | |
| NIIT Technologies Limited | 20 | $74,152 | Other | |
| SRK Consulting U.S., Inc. | 19 | $88,429 | Other | |
| Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | 16 | $333,970 | Other | |
| Arrow Electronics | 15 | $119,558 | Other | |
| Desert Research INstitute | 15 | $75,304 | Other | |
| Tesla, Inc. | 15 | $130,000 | Other | |
| KFORCE INC. | 15 | $87,360 | Other | |
| Prime Healthcare Services Reno, LLC | 14 | $56,368 | Other | |
| Bio-Med Services, Inc | 13 | $73,570 | Other | |
| Coforge Limited f/k/a NIIT Technologies Limited | 13 | $79,893 | Other | |
| IT Resonance, Inc. | 11 | $75,500 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 11 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| California Capital Insurance Company | 11 | $83,886 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Reno
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $132,500 | +39.5% | 8 |
| Financial Managers | $130,936 | +5.1% | 6 |
| Pharmacists | $120,640 | -13% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $117,500 | +19.1% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,886 | -16% | 15 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,554 | -7.6% | 12 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $90,475 | -14.8% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | N/A | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $89,000 | -4.6% | 40 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -16.2% | 9 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | +1.7% | 13 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -17.9% | 34 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,583 | -0.4% | 13 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,100 | -26.5% | 9 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,000 | N/A | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,000 | -23.6% | 20 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $74,880 | -8.8% | 17 |
| Civil Engineers | $73,000 | -26% | 15 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $72,436 | -36% | 6 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,000 | -14.2% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Nevada
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Nevada.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $219,790 | 50 |
| Podiatrists | $216,900 | 40 |
| Psychiatrists | $202,860 | 60 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $180,600 | 1,710 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $154,040 | 400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,340 | 800 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $147,700 | 210 |
| Optometrists | $146,760 | 360 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $144,390 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $138,650 | 2,330 |
Salary Trend in Reno, NV
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Reno, NV has a cost of living index of 101.2, which is 1.2% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $98,814 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $132,500 | $130,929 |
| Financial Managers | $130,936 | $129,383 |
| Pharmacists | $120,640 | $119,209 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $117,500 | $116,107 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,886 | $113,524 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Reno, NV stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Reno, NV
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.