Most common jobs in Reno
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Reno
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Reno using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Reno are the most common.
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#50. Computer user support specialists
Reno, NV
- Employment: 980
- Employment per 1,000: 4.022 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,610
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 980
- Employment per 1,000: 4.022 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,610
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#49. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.231 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,180
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.231 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,180
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#47 (tie). First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.321 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,390
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.321 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,390
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#47 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.32 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,790
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.32 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,790
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,060
- Employment per 1,000: 4.375 (52% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,840
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,060
- Employment per 1,000: 4.375 (52% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,840
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#45. Amusement and recreation attendants
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.696 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,220
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.696 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,220
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#43 (tie). Financial managers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.814 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $132,980
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.814 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $132,980
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43 (tie). First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.79 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,910
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.79 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,910
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Light truck drivers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.124 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,530
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.124 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,530
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Nursing assistants
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.151 (47% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,610
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.151 (47% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,610
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#41. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.131 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,920
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.131 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,920
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Electricians
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.375 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,630
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.375 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,630
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,330
- Employment per 1,000: 5.48 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,800
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,330
- Employment per 1,000: 5.48 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,800
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#36 (tie). Accountants and auditors
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.36 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,680
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.36 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,680
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#36 (tie). Gambling dealers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.365 (845% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $17,750
National
- Employment: 98,890 (#246 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,980
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.365 (845% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $17,750
National
- Employment: 98,890 (#246 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,980
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 6.578 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,460
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 6.578 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,460
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#33 (tie). Food preparation workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.735 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,850
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.735 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,850
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#33 (tie). Security guards
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.752 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,380
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.752 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,380
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Bartenders
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 6.882 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,470
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 6.882 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,470
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.107 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,930
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.107 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,930
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 7.325 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,820
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 7.325 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,820
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.375 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,220
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.375 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,220
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28 (tie). Receptionists and information clerks
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.353 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.353 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#27. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.616 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,180
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.616 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,180
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#25 (tie). First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.917 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,730
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.917 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,730
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25 (tie). Packers and packagers, hand
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.947 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,820
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.947 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,820
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 7.995 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,180
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 7.995 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,180
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.363 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,680
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.363 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,680
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#22. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,070
- Employment per 1,000: 8.5 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,410
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,070
- Employment per 1,000: 8.5 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,410
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#21. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.577 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,630
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.577 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,630
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#20. Construction laborers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,250
- Employment per 1,000: 9.257 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,240
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,250
- Employment per 1,000: 9.257 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,240
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#19. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 9.301 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 9.301 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.952 (995% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,950
National
- Employment: 146,950 (#178 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.952 (995% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,950
National
- Employment: 146,950 (#178 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#17. Carpenters
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,780
- Employment per 1,000: 11.415 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,760
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,780
- Employment per 1,000: 11.415 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,760
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#16. Cooks, restaurant
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,800
- Employment per 1,000: 11.503 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,450
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,800
- Employment per 1,000: 11.503 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,450
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#15. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Reno, NV
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 12.305 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,260
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 12.305 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,260
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Reno, NV
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 12.42 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 12.42 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Reno, NV
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 16.064 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,420
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 16.064 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,420
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#12. General and operations managers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 3,920
- Employment per 1,000: 16.138 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,080
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,920
- Employment per 1,000: 16.138 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,080
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#11. Registered nurses
Reno, NV
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 17.195 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,800
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 17.195 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,800
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#10. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 17.278 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,460
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 17.278 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,460
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#9. Customer service representatives
Reno, NV
- Employment: 4,390
- Employment per 1,000: 18.058 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,130
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,390
- Employment per 1,000: 18.058 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,130
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Reno, NV
- Employment: 4,840
- Employment per 1,000: 19.904 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,130
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,840
- Employment per 1,000: 19.904 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,130
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 4,930
- Employment per 1,000: 20.282 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,420
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,930
- Employment per 1,000: 20.282 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,420
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#6. Office clerks, general
Reno, NV
- Employment: 4,950
- Employment per 1,000: 20.35 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,920
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,950
- Employment per 1,000: 20.35 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,920
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#5. Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 21.016 (982% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
National
- Employment: 285,190 (#113 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 21.016 (982% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
National
- Employment: 285,190 (#113 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Cashiers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 6,090
- Employment per 1,000: 25.034 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,110
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,090
- Employment per 1,000: 25.034 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,110
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Retail salespersons
Reno, NV
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 29.33 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,260
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 29.33 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,260
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Reno, NV
- Employment: 7,180
- Employment per 1,000: 29.506 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,540
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,180
- Employment per 1,000: 29.506 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,540
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Reno, NV
- Employment: 10,610
- Employment per 1,000: 43.635 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 10,610
- Employment per 1,000: 43.635 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
