SOC 41-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Parts Salespersons — Reno
Reno, NV · 2 metro areas compared
In Reno, NV the median wage for Parts Salespersons is $45,090 a year, which is 16.7% higher than the national figure of $38,630.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Reno, NV the median wage for Parts Salespersons is $45,090 a year, which is 16.7% higher than the national figure of $38,630. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,990 and $57,780. The lowest tenth earn under $33,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $76,760.
The area has 420 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Carson City records the highest median at $38,650. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 383rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,120 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $35,990 | −6.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,090 | +16.7% |
| 75th | $57,780 | +49.6% |
| 90th | $76,760 | +98.7% |
| Mean | $48,460 | +25.4% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson City | $38,650 | 80 | |
| 2 | Las Vegas | $37,680 | 1,530 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reno sit close to the national average, so $45,090 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,090US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,090 a year, 16.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,120 to $76,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Carson City, at $38,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Parts Salespersons in Reno, NV?
The median annual wage is $45,090, or $21.68 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 $38,630, so pay in Reno, NV is 16.7% 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 $76,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,120 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 Carson City, at $38,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 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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