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Reno Employment

Employment and Industries in the Reno, Nevada Area

Reno's major industry is tourism. The hotel and casino industry typically attracts over five million visitors on a yearly basis. Other notable industries include electronics, computers, communications and financial services. Jobs are also provided by companies that produce items including labeling devices, cement, dairy and food products, livestock, agricultural produce and pet food. The region's recreational activities also contribute to the economy.

Nevada is often ranked as the nation's #1 business-friendly state. The ranking is based on taxes, worker's compensation costs, electricity costs, total crime rate, number of bureaucrats, state minimum wage and right to work.

The Job Opportunities in Nevada organization provides training and educational opportunities for those looking for jobs. The state's "Train Employees Now" program provides customized training programs to help new and expanding businesses train new workers. Nevadaworks program assists businesses in developing the skills of their employees.

The largest job providers in the Reno Region:

  • Washoe County School District - Education
  • University of Nevada-Reno - Education
  • Reno Hilton - Hotels and motels
  • Washoe County Comptroller - Executive and legislative combined
  • Washoe Medical Center, Inc - Hospitals
  • Silver Legacy Resort Casino - Hotels and motels
  • Eldorado Hotel & Casino - Hotels and motels
  • Sparks Nugget Hotel and motels
  • International Game Technology - Manufacturing
  • Peppermill Hotel Casino - Hotels and motels
  • Circus Circus Casinos, Inc - Hotels and motels
  • Harrah's Reno - Hotels and motels
  • Atlantis Casino Resort - Hotels and motels
  • City of Reno - Government
  • St. Mary's - Hospitals
  • State of Nevada - Government
  • Cal-Neva, Club - Amusement and recreation
  • United Parcel Service - Air courier services
  • Flamingo Hilton - Hotels and motels
  • Boomtown Hotel & Casino - Hotels and motels

Some of the most common occupations that are filled by those with college degrees are registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, financial managers, computer systems software engineers, sales managers, management analysts and computer systems analysts.

The leading non-agricultural fields of employment in Reno Nevada:

  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Government
  • Educational and health services
  • Construction
  • Financial activities

Reno businesses have opportunities to work with useful associations such as:

People interested in staying informed about local business activities may want to read the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Most Popular Jobs in Reno, Nevada Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses3,01071,150$55,030 - 93,22024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products2,29062,450$27,530 - 100,9108%51%
3Accountants and auditors1,41058,160$34,370 - 84,49018%79%
4Financial managers85086,590$45,630 - 143,71013%60%
5Managers, all other80087,550$47,970 - 130,4807%55%
6Lawyers760140,140$82,860 - 11%99%
7Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products72086,520$47,600 - 128,41012%51%
8Computer software engineers, systems software60076,560$50,390 - 113,33028%85%
9Sales managers60083,440$44,490 - 132,88010%69%
10Management analysts570108,420$46,730 - 22%78%
11Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation48045,170$27,270 - 72,4605%58%
12Computer systems analysts48068,360$43,270 - 95,87029%68%
13Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents47038,490$24,430 - 77,28025%67%
14Child, family, and school social workers450 $ - 19%77%
15Civil engineers44083,480$50,550 - 114,75018%87%
16Personal financial advisors40090,740$43,460 - 159,33041%81%
17Social and human service assistants37031,590$18,940 - 57,15034%58%
18Sales and related workers, all other37032,770$23,390 - 41,39014%62%
19Training and development specialists36033,160$17,880 - 62,14018%56%
20Pharmacists350105,050$50,530 - 133,99022%97%
21Coaches and scouts35034,720$18,850 - 54,79015%60%
22Graphic designers34046,380$29,690 - 66,02010%55%
23Computer and information systems managers320104,540$63,300 - 153,07016%73%
24Medical and health services managers32088,680$43,660 - 129,43016%57%
25Educational, vocational, and school counselors32052,270$35,540 - 74,00013%73%
26Computer programmers31072,140$40,670 - 105,5900%73%
27Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists31046,580$26,790 - 72,71018%56%
28Computer software engineers, applications30077,240$30,380 - 125,27045%85%
29Computer specialists, all other26058,230$35,220 - 83,02015%68%
30Marketing managers25081,190$43,510 - 123,35014%69%
31Network systems and data communications analysts25068,110$39,430 - 97,98053%57%
32Advertising sales agents23050,140$26,750 - 89,17020%56%
33Chief executives230146,410$66,680 - 2%65%
34Medical and public health social workers22052,190$37,360 - 68,81024%77%
35Merchandise displayers and window trimmers22024,220$17,340 - 31,41011%55%
36Medical and clinical laboratory technologists21065,400$52,360 - 82,79012%51%
37Medical and clinical laboratory technicians21035,200$25,130 - 49,31015%51%
38Teachers and instructors, all other20043,980$23,070 - 72,6609%54%
39Engineering managers180109,530$67,110 - 162,6207%84%
40Mechanical engineers17074,550$49,840 - 104,9704%78%
41Occupational therapists16061,620$18,000 - 86,58023%90%
42Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other16058,080$35,170 - 82,77017%56%
43Network and computer systems administrators16063,720$41,710 - 95,76027%50%
44Public relations specialists16077,860$32,740 - 18%81%
45Social and community service managers15056,140$32,800 - 76,05025%72%
46Physical therapists15077,980$58,610 - 91,94027%89%
47Surveyors15074,280$40,920 - 103,62024%82%
48Market research analysts14055,650$30,800 - 98,32020%82%
49Librarians13060,070$37,240 - 85,1604%85%
50Hydrologists12081,940$20,020 - 130,12024%93%
51Mental health counselors11056,200$41,740 - 79,86030%73%
52Producers and directors11061,770$21,750 - 130,11011%75%
53Meeting and convention planners11050,420$30,900 - 73,62020%67%
54Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers11085,780$52,160 - 109,67022%93%
55Urban and regional planners11089,230$46,220 - 15%92%
56Advertising and promotions managers10071,840$38,390 - 113,2406%76%
57Human resources managers, all other10090,230$49,580 - 129,19011%58%
58Electrical engineers10081,130$47,190 - 112,3106%81%
59Floral designers10030,150$18,780 - 40,9700%55%
60Database administrators10054,400$24,840 - 81,72029%72%
61Editors10053,620$30,230 - 73,7002%81%
62Dentists, general100172,700$93,150 - 9%100%
63Interior designers10056,410$35,120 - 95,79020%55%
64Multi-media artists and animators10055,030$35,880 - 77,68026%58%
65Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture9032,340$19,640 - 62,13012%58%
66Financial specialists, all other9063,680$36,110 - 93,66012%50%
67Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists9059,200$42,930 - 79,48018%56%
68Financial analysts9071,720$45,490 - 96,61034%87%
69Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists9074,230$30,800 - 102,04016%99%
70Instructional coordinators8072,140$43,230 - 128,33023%79%
71Dietitians and nutritionists8059,300$43,960 - 78,2509%72%
72Mental health and substance abuse social workers8056,230$41,120 - 73,44030%77%
73Reporters and correspondents8042,360$27,820 - 65,5101%85%
74Physician assistants8073,760$36,760 - 100,30027%67%
75Environmental engineers7076,200$54,000 - 109,58025%86%
76Health educators7055,990$25,640 - 83,03026%58%
77Environmental scientists and specialists, including health7065,060$18,920 - 118,29025%93%
78Occupational health and safety specialists7063,600$41,320 - 83,0208%72%
79Veterinarians7071,640$39,440 - 99,93035%100%
80Credit analysts7065,110$34,330 - 101,7402%60%
81Purchasing managers7077,530$50,520 - 105,6303%57%
82Public relations managers7081,870$47,820 - 129,30017%75%
83Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program6033,110$20,980 - 55,14024%78%
84Community and social service specialists, all other6046,920$28,090 - 67,94025%58%
85Natural sciences managers6094,570$67,210 - 126,16011%93%
86Engineers, all other5060,170$23,840 - 87,6606%82%
87Designers, all other5054,400$19,510 - 94,26012%55%
88Commercial pilots50 $ - 13%74%
89Speech-language pathologists5074,810$62,390 - 86,90011%98%
90Budget analysts5072,260$50,570 - 99,4907%78%
91Education administrators, all other5065,360$35,540 - 101,63013%78%
92Training and development managers4071,580$39,760 - 98,97016%58%
93Computer hardware engineers4078,460$42,660 - 122,3005%70%
94Technical writers4068,230$44,110 - 111,16020%74%
95Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other4052,310$28,730 - 80,59015%72%
96Zoologists and wildlife biologists4051,900$30,110 - 79,1309%95%
97Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates40121,400$71,480 - 161,8205%99%
98Industrial engineers4059,360$43,840 - 75,94020%74%
99Clergy3060,660$46,420 - 74,85019%75%
100Optometrists30140,000$55,880 - 11%100%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand6,78024,180$16,920 - 35,4502%5%
2Retail salespersons6,21025,370$15,720 - 43,44012%25%
3Cashiers5,47021,350$14,840 - 30,670-2%10%
4Waiters and waitresses4,94016,870$12,840 - 24,06011%14%
5Office clerks, general4,53029,450$17,760 - 44,89013%19%
6Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners3,95022,060$14,980 - 32,62015%4%
7Stock clerks and order fillers3,78023,770$16,960 - 34,000-7%8%
8Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer3,66044,260$33,860 - 59,34010%4%
9General and operations managers3,61099,010$43,190 - 2%48%
10Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food3,48017,840$13,340 - 23,70018%5%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks3,40035,490$21,940 - 50,52013%16%
12Customer service representatives2,75034,560$21,470 - 53,49025%22%
13Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive2,59034,270$22,640 - 48,6601%18%
14Maintenance and repair workers, general2,49034,850$19,820 - 51,90010%6%
15Landscaping and groundskeeping workers2,43026,620$18,580 - 37,35018%6%
16Gaming dealers2,43014,650$12,750 - 16,65024%11%
17Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks2,38031,550$20,740 - 49,6304%6%
18Team assemblers2,26026,130$17,220 - 37,9700%5%
19Maids and housekeeping cleaners2,23020,820$16,010 - 26,09013%5%
20Security guards2,18024,860$18,220 - 33,63017%13%
21First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers2,18046,210$27,830 - 67,0706%29%
22First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers2,04039,430$24,470 - 56,2604%25%
23Cooks, restaurant1,93025,460$19,480 - 32,74012%5%
24Office and administrative support workers, all other1,93029,470$17,800 - 46,830-8%32%
25Receptionists and information clerks1,87027,680$19,610 - 37,10017%13%
26Construction laborers1,70036,980$23,040 - 50,56011%5%
27First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers1,61031,910$20,780 - 46,86011%14%
28Bartenders1,60017,820$13,110 - 24,17011%17%
29Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers1,51015,610$12,850 - 20,04012%6%
30Packers and packagers, hand1,47023,030$15,160 - 31,260-11%3%
31Food preparation workers1,38018,690$14,780 - 23,98015%7%
32Executive secretaries and administrative assistants1,36041,630$28,350 - 58,36015%18%
33First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers1,32068,110$45,870 - 96,4809%10%
34Cooks, fast food1,30017,070$13,240 - 21,8208%5%
35Business operations specialists, all other1,24077,080$34,040 - 21%49%
36Telemarketers1,23026,290$20,590 - 33,540-9%14%
37Electricians1,19053,660$35,430 - 67,6607%7%
38Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,18026,880$21,240 - 32,93018%7%
39Industrial truck and tractor operators1,18030,900$21,870 - 41,680-1%2%
40Dishwashers1,17018,380$14,010 - 23,65010%3%
41Sales representatives, services, all other1,09039,340$20,890 - 66,32028%48%
42Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,06051,190$33,460 - 69,4408%3%
43Personal and home care aides96021,290$17,280 - 24,94051%10%
44Recreation workers95022,820$13,930 - 35,87013%47%
45Automotive service technicians and mechanics94043,220$27,020 - 61,16014%4%
46Gaming supervisors92043,320$28,620 - 62,72023%30%
47Police and sheriff's patrol officers91058,850$44,910 - 74,98011%33%
48Home health aides90020,830$14,170 - 26,44049%7%
49Billing and posting clerks and machine operators81029,970$19,220 - 42,7404%15%
50Healthcare support workers, all other73033,390$22,880 - 48,26016%10%
51Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop73017,900$13,620 - 21,67010%17%
52Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop72023,290$16,820 - 30,05010%8%
53Medical assistants71034,340$24,390 - 46,53035%10%
54Computer support specialists71042,240$27,390 - 64,16013%43%
55Order clerks71026,200$20,660 - 36,180-23%16%
56Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists71022,370$14,000 - 38,38012%6%
57Helpers--production workers70023,320$17,060 - 31,5700%4%
58Teacher assistants70026,210$19,630 - 33,32010%18%
59Cement masons and concrete finishers70049,930$36,890 - 63,63011%2%
60First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers69057,220$35,170 - 87,1607%13%
61Gaming change persons and booth cashiers68017,330$13,120 - 23,4307%10%
62Driver/sales workers67028,610$15,200 - 42,820-4%4%
63Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters66063,900$32,350 - 100,63011%4%
64Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks66024,080$17,710 - 32,7601%29%
65Bill and account collectors65031,370$15,620 - 46,05023%13%
66First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers64047,420$27,640 - 68,890-4%15%
67Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists63049,080$30,670 - 67,07012%3%
68Cleaners of vehicles and equipment63021,240$13,620 - 31,40014%3%
69Dental assistants60036,390$23,650 - 48,01029%9%
70Tellers59028,150$21,560 - 38,79014%16%
71Legal secretaries58044,780$32,460 - 57,45012%18%
72Child care workers55020,100$16,900 - 25,06018%15%
73Property, real estate, and community association managers54042,170$25,960 - 69,14015%36%
74Painters, construction and maintenance53035,960$24,040 - 50,17012%6%
75Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks53020,030$13,430 - 28,37017%14%
76Construction managers53090,010$45,640 - 157,30016%29%
77Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers53036,410$25,090 - 51,0605%2%
78Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers52033,870$23,320 - 47,200-2%8%
79First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand50042,740$25,730 - 61,53013%17%
80Drywall and ceiling tile installers50039,950$23,360 - 60,4207%2%
81First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers49031,680$19,450 - 49,18013%11%
82Interviewers, except eligibility and loan48028,280$22,350 - 34,76010%24%
83Counter and rental clerks48026,120$17,750 - 37,93023%16%
84Gaming service workers, all other47024,200$15,400 - 37,78026%11%
85Postal service mail carriers470 1%11%
86Sheet metal workers46043,640$21,140 - 79,6707%4%
87Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other46039,360$24,390 - 58,2408%9%
88First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators46046,650$20,100 - 72,23010%17%
89Laundry and dry-cleaning workers45018,940$13,720 - 24,61010%5%
90Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers45050,640$30,950 - 72,7609%3%
91Slot key persons44021,980$17,240 - 28,02011%30%
92Data entry keyers43022,220$17,230 - 27,040-4%18%
93Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance43033,860$17,400 - 51,5802%11%
94Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers43034,450$20,540 - 51,170-6%14%
95Amusement and recreation attendants43018,820$13,320 - 24,86024%22%
96Helpers--electricians42026,540$20,510 - 32,5607%3%
97Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors42046,550$18,770 - 76,47027%47%
98Cost estimators41067,100$38,460 - 98,11019%32%
99Couriers and messengers41024,260$17,370 - 31,4400%12%
100Loan officers41073,510$31,520 - 112,51012%49%
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Career Schools in Reno

Schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and rapid responses to requests for info.

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Career College of Northern Nevada
Reno, Nevada
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Milan Institute of Cosmetology
Reno, Nevada

Morrison University
Reno, Nevada
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master
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University of Phoenix
Reno, Nevada
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master
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Jobs More Common Near Reno Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Gaming service workers, all other24,20047043.1
Slot key persons21,98044041.4
Gaming change persons and booth cashiers17,33068039
Gaming and sports book writers and runners19,69031028
Gaming supervisors43,32092027.8
Gaming cage workers22,43038026.1
Gaming dealers14,6502,43023.8
Hydrologists81,94012016.7
Mechanical door repairers37,17014015.8
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons22,06029014.2
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers33,87052010.3
Helpers--roofers24,8301508.7
Plasterers and stucco masons36,1003206.4
Carpet installers43,3602306.2
Tapers38,8902405.4
Food preparation and serving related workers, all other20,6403205.3
Baggage porters and bellhops18,7403205.2
Office and administrative support workers, all other29,4701,9305.1
Tile and marble setters45,0303104.7
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters28,7003204.7
Helpers--carpenters28,8004003.8
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other21,9301303.8
Media and communication workers, all other44,1501003.7
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians27,7101203.6
Radio and television announcers35,0801103.6
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers30,0601503.5
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks24,0806603.2
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers24,2202202.9
Couriers and messengers24,2604102.8
Drywall and ceiling tile installers39,9505002.7
Multi-media artists and animators55,0301002.7
Helpers--electricians26,5404202.7
First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other45,0401902.6
Healthcare support workers, all other33,3907302.6
Health technologists and technicians, all other36,5302602.6
Telemarketers26,2901,2302.5
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers85,7801102.5
Surgeons 1602.4
Pipelayers38,7901702.4
Civil engineering technicians46,2403002.4
Tire repairers and changers29,0703002.3
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers15,6101,5102.3
Cement masons and concrete finishers49,9307002.3
Recreation workers22,8209502.3
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other34,6201702.3
Physical therapist aides26,3301302.3
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other39,3604602.3
Roofers36,4104002.2
Property, real estate, and community association managers42,1705402.2
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers70,6501402.2

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Reno, Nevada Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors46,5501.54420
Public relations specialists77,8601.54160
Urban and regional planners89,2301.47110
Management analysts108,4201.47570
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers61,0901.45150
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers34,5601.39230
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters63,9001.39660
Mental health counselors56,2001.38110
Lawyers140,1401.37760
Surveyors74,2801.36150
Cement masons and concrete finishers49,9301.35700
Butchers and meat cutters39,6001.32230
Business operations specialists, all other77,0801.311,240
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop23,2901.3720
Paralegals and legal assistants54,3001.27280
Construction and building inspectors61,9801.26220
Medical secretaries36,6401.26330
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists49,0801.25630
Legal secretaries44,7801.25580
Loan officers73,5101.24410
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers50,6401.24450
Tire repairers and changers29,0701.23300
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists65,4001.23210
Medical assistants34,3401.22710
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers21,9401.22190
Dental hygienists77,3801.22280
Police and sheriff's patrol officers58,8501.21910
Insurance sales agents67,8101.21410
Surveying and mapping technicians45,7201.21180
Cost estimators67,1001.2410
Radiologic technologists and technicians61,2101.2240
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators51,1901.21,060
Automotive service technicians and mechanics43,2201.19940
Construction laborers36,9801.191,700
Tellers28,1501.19590
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products86,5201.19720
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses46,7301.18320
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer44,2601.183,660
Teacher assistants26,2101.18700
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive34,2701.182,590
Cooks, restaurant25,4601.171,930
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers68,1101.171,320
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers85,7801.17110
Surgical technologists45,4401.17200
Customer service representatives34,5601.162,750
Office clerks, general29,4501.164,530
Receptionists and information clerks27,6801.161,870
Teachers and instructors, all other43,9801.16200
Registered nurses71,1501.153,010
Meeting and convention planners50,4201.15110

Highest Paying Jobs in Reno, Nevada Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general197,23080
Family and general practitioners183,570270
Dentists, general172,700100
Chief executives146,410230
Lawyers140,140760
Optometrists140,00030
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates121,40040
Engineering managers109,530180
Management analysts108,420570
Pharmacists105,050350
Computer and information systems managers104,540320
General and operations managers99,0103,610
Architects, except landscape and naval98,260 
Natural sciences managers94,57060
Personal financial advisors90,740400
Human resources managers, all other90,230100
Construction managers90,010530
Urban and regional planners89,230110
Medical and health services managers88,680320
Managers, all other87,550800
Gaming managers87,49080
Financial managers86,590850
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products86,520720
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers85,780110
Electronics engineers, except computer85,100 
Civil engineers83,480440
Sales managers83,440600
Hydrologists81,940120
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives81,880160
Public relations managers81,87070
Marketing managers81,190250
Electrical engineers81,130100
Lodging managers80,01050
Computer hardware engineers78,46040
Physical therapists77,980150
Public relations specialists77,860160
Purchasing managers77,53070
Dental hygienists77,380280
Computer software engineers, applications77,240300
Business operations specialists, all other77,0801,240
Computer software engineers, systems software76,560600
Environmental engineers76,20070
Speech-language pathologists74,81050
Mechanical engineers74,550170
Surveyors74,280150
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists74,23090
Physician assistants73,76080
Loan officers73,510410
Landscape architects72,560 
Budget analysts72,26050

Large Companies Headquartered in Reno

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Sierra Pacific Resources 3
International Game Technology 2.4
Amerco 2

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