SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Reno
Reno, NV · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Reno, NV comes to $111,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $96,980 by 15.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Reno, NV comes to $111,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $96,980 by 15.2%. Pay ranges from under $60,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $181,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $111,760 to $181,670.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $106,220. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,650 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $111,760 | +15.2% |
| Median (50th) | $111,760 | +15.2% |
| 75th | $181,670 | +87.3% |
| 90th | $181,670 | +87.3% |
| Mean | $124,250 | +28.1% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $106,220 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reno sit close to the national average, so $111,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$111,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,760US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $111,760 a year, 15.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,650 to $181,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $106,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Reno, NV?
The median annual wage is $111,760, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,980, so pay in Reno, NV is 15.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Reno, NV earns more than $181,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Vegas, at $106,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Reno, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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