SOC 17-2199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineers, All Other — Reno
Reno, NV · 1 metro areas compared
In Reno, NV the median wage is $99,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Reno, NV the median wage is $99,310. That is 19.2% lower than the national median of $122,930. Pay ranges from under $44,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $163,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,750 to $129,880.
Employment stands at 280, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $99,140. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 78th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,940 | −63.4% |
| 25th | $63,750 | −48.1% |
| Median (50th) | $99,310 | −19.2% |
| 75th | $129,880 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $163,190 | +32.8% |
| Mean | $107,860 | −12.3% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $99,140 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reno sit close to the national average, so $99,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$99,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,310US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,310 a year, 19.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,940 to $163,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $99,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineers, All Other in Reno, NV?
The median annual wage is $99,310, or $47.74 per hour, 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 $122,930, so pay in Reno, NV is 19.2% lower. 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 $163,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,940 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 $99,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 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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