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.

Jobs in Reno

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations243220$48,460$23.3100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations30530$39,740$19.1113.75
3Transportation and Material Moving Occupations28680$37,080$17.836.7
4Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations25250$24,040$11.568.7
5Sales and Related Occupations23430$39,420$18.959.5
6Production Occupations19680$37,010$17.795.6
7Construction and Extraction Occupations14700$50,970$24.54.6
8Management Occupations12800$115,050$55.316.35
9Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations11900$93,300$44.855.85
10Educational Instruction and Library Occupations11140$48,950$23.536
11Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand10610$32,940$15.841.8
12Business and Financial Operations Occupations10310$71,350$34.35.35
13Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations9380$50,510$24.283.75
14Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations8770$30,270$14.553.6
15Personal Care and Service Occupations8110$28,630$13.764.65
16Fast Food and Counter Workers7180$20,540$9.882.45
17Retail Salespersons7130$31,260$15.032.7
18Healthcare Support Occupations6560$31,920$15.352.85
19Cashiers6090$24,110$11.592.2
20Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers5110$34,110$16.40.2
21Office Clerks, General4950$38,920$18.711.9
22Stockers and Order Fillers4930$34,420$16.551.25
23Waiters and Waitresses4840$21,130$10.161.65
24Protective Service Occupations4470$50,560$24.312.2
25Customer Service Representatives4390$35,130$16.891.75
26Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers4200$50,460$24.261.2
27Registered Nurses4180$78,800$37.891.95
28Computer and Mathematical Occupations4100$79,350$38.153
29General and Operations Managers3920$123,080$59.171.5
30Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners3910$28,420$13.671.5
31Architecture and Engineering Occupations3400$86,150$41.421.7
32Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3020$40,980$19.71.4
33Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2990$45,260$21.760.9
34Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations2970$50,480$24.271.8
35Community and Social Service Occupations2970$56,010$26.931.75
36Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations2820$61,790$29.710.8
37Cooks, Restaurant2800$31,450$15.120.9
38Carpenters2780$52,760$25.360.6
39Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2660$34,950$16.80.1
40Home Health and Personal Care Aides2280$24,670$11.860
41Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks2260$36,030$17.320.4
42Construction Laborers2250$40,240$19.340.9
43Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks2090$41,630$20.021.05
44Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other2080$68,800$33.080.7
45Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers2070$31,410$15.10.75
46Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2030$26,680$12.830.9
47Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1990$32,490$15.620.8
48First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers1940$56,180$27.010.95
49First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1930$44,730$21.510.95
50Packers and Packagers, Hand1930$28,820$13.850.4
51Receptionists and Information Clerks1790$31,620$15.20.7
52Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1790$57,220$27.510.7
53First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1780$32,820$15.780.6
54Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products1730$68,930$33.140.85
55Bartenders1670$20,470$9.840.4
56Food Preparation Workers1640$25,850$12.430.5
57Security Guards1640$30,380$14.60.7
58Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators1600$40,460$19.450.4
59Accountants and Auditors1550$69,680$33.50.9
60Gambling Dealers1550$17,750$8.540.1
61Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other1510$99,020$47.60.7
62Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1330$20,800$100.3
63Electricians1310$55,630$26.740.45
64Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1250$42,920$20.640.35
65Light Truck Drivers1250$41,530$19.970.6
66Nursing Assistants1250$32,610$15.680.95
67Legal Occupations1180$105,610$50.780.8
68Financial Managers1170$132,980$63.930.4
69First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1170$67,910$32.650.4
70Amusement and Recreation Attendants1140$23,220$11.170.2
71First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors1050$57,390$27.590.3
72Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers1050$111,790$53.740.65
73Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics1030$50,180$24.120.5
74Computer User Support Specialists980$50,610$24.330.4
75Dishwashers970$22,160$10.660.3
76Childcare Workers930$25,670$12.340.7
77Management Analysts930$116,370$55.950.55
78Medical Assistants910$36,250$17.430.45
79Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers890$70,540$33.910.4
80Counter and Rental Clerks840$33,370$16.040.3
81Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters820$63,930$30.740.3
82Human Resources Specialists810$61,370$29.50.4
83First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers800$63,350$30.460.4
84Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop800$21,410$10.30.3
85Painters, Construction and Maintenance800$37,600$18.080.2
86Construction Managers770$96,770$46.530.3
87Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity770$22,000$10.580.3
88Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators750$66,070$31.760.25
89Cooks, Fast Food710$21,000$10.10.3
90Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors700$52,260$25.120.2
91Lawyers700$127,300$61.20.5
92Order Clerks680$42,620$20.490.1
93Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric630$258,820$124.430.3
94Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment620$28,900$13.890.3
95First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers620$73,210$35.20.3
96Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other620$46,970$22.580
97Civil Engineers610$112,680$54.170.2
98Driver/Sales Workers610$39,150$18.820.3
99Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers610$36,250$17.430.1
100Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists610$52,930$25.450.45
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Reno Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$48,460243,220
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$39,74030,530
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$37,08028,680
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$24,04025,250
Sales and Related Occupations$39,42023,430
Production Occupations$37,01019,680
Construction and Extraction Occupations$50,97014,700
Management Occupations$115,05012,800
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$93,30011,900
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$48,95011,140
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,94010,610
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$71,35010,310
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$50,5109,380
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$30,2708,770
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,6308,110
Fast Food and Counter Workers$20,5407,180
Retail Salespersons$31,2607,130
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,9206,560
Cashiers$24,1106,090
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$34,1105,110
Office Clerks, General$38,9204,950
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,4204,930
Waiters and Waitresses$21,1304,840
Protective Service Occupations$50,5604,470
Customer Service Representatives$35,1304,390
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,4604,200
Registered Nurses$78,8004,180
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$79,3504,100
General and Operations Managers$123,0803,920
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,4203,910
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$86,1503,400
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,9803,020
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,2602,990
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$50,4802,970
Community and Social Service Occupations$56,0102,970
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$61,7902,820
Cooks, Restaurant$31,4502,800
Carpenters$52,7602,780
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$34,9502,660
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,6702,280
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$36,0302,260
Construction Laborers$40,2402,250
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,6302,090
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$68,8002,080
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$31,4102,070
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$26,6802,030
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$32,4901,990
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56,1801,940
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,7301,930
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,8201,930

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$48,460243,220
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$39,74030,530
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$37,08028,680
Sales and Related Occupations$39,42023,430
Production Occupations$37,01019,680
Construction and Extraction Occupations$50,97014,700
Management Occupations$115,05012,800
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$93,30011,900
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$48,95011,140
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,94010,610
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$71,35010,310
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$50,5109,380
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$30,2708,770
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,6308,110
Retail Salespersons$31,2607,130
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,9206,560
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$34,1105,110
Office Clerks, General$38,9204,950
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,4204,930
Protective Service Occupations$50,5604,470
Customer Service Representatives$35,1304,390
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,4604,200
Registered Nurses$78,8004,180
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$79,3504,100
General and Operations Managers$123,0803,920
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,4203,910
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$86,1503,400
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,9803,020
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,2602,990
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$50,4802,970
Community and Social Service Occupations$56,0102,970
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$61,7902,820
Cooks, Restaurant$31,4502,800
Carpenters$52,7602,780
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$34,9502,660
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$36,0302,260
Construction Laborers$40,2402,250
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,6302,090
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$68,8002,080
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$31,4102,070
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$26,6802,030
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$32,4901,990
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56,1801,940
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,7301,930
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,8201,930
Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,6201,790
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,2201,790
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$32,8201,780
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$68,9301,730
Food Preparation Workers$25,8501,640

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