Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Carson City
174 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Carson City belongs to Bartenders, at $26,250 per year. The highest is $257,310.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $26,250 | 240 | |
| 2 | Driver/Sales Workers | $26,330 | 90 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $26,670 | 390 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,100 | 110 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,400 | 50 | |
| 6 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $28,410 | 70 | |
| 7 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $28,790 | 600 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,070 | 70 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,010 | 670 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $30,160 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $257,310 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $163,990 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $149,500 | 90 |
| Lawyers | $142,500 | 170 |
| Marketing Managers | $136,110 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,180 | 50 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $131,210 | 110 |
| Software Developers | $130,500 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,600 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $126,730 | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $125,280 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $124,500 | 200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,300 | 50 |
| Dental Hygienists | $121,500 | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $120,810 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,080 | 60 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $118,340 | 60 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $107,310 | 220 |
| Managers, All Other | $104,310 | 210 |
| Construction Managers | $103,890 | 80 |
| General and Operations Managers | $103,160 | 890 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,610 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,690 | 90 |
| Registered Nurses | $101,370 | 820 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,480 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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