Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Reno
499 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Reno belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $25,700 per year. The highest is $349,200.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $25,700 | 4,220 | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $25,720 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $25,770 | 1,960 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,030 | 1,320 | |
| 5 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $26,320 | 80 | |
| 6 | Social Science Research Assistants | $27,270 | 30 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,520 | 1,010 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,620 | 690 | |
| 9 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $28,670 | 360 | |
| 10 | Parking Attendants | $30,170 | 180 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $349,200 | 340 |
| Radiologists | $239,200 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,200 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $217,420 | 60 |
| Database Architects | $170,390 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,900 | 730 |
| Dentists, General | $165,030 | 230 |
| Lawyers | $163,380 | 630 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,900 | 280 |
| Pharmacists | $154,380 | 440 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $154,040 | 110 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $142,920 | 110 |
| Optometrists | $141,230 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,360 | 420 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,550 | 300 |
| Financial Managers | $133,470 | 1,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,790 | 280 |
| Power Plant Operators | $129,020 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $127,970 | 300 |
| School Psychologists | $127,740 | 60 |
| Computer Network Architects | $127,540 | 150 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $126,140 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $125,710 | 1,200 |
| Veterinarians | $125,530 | 150 |
| Purchasing Managers | $124,810 | 80 |
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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