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Carson City, NV

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Carson City, NV metro area

Figures describe the Carson City, NV metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Carson City city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$56,680
Total employment31,940

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Carson City, NV metro area was $56,680 per year ($27.25 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 31,940 jobs. 177 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Computer User Support Specialists3.81560$93,560
Management Analysts3.18590$85,400
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive2.73960$49,270
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1.95550$48,240

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 177 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Carson City, NV metro area
Occupation
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,270$23.699602.73
General and Operations Managers$103,160$49.608901.23
Registered Nurses$101,370$48.748201.18
Retail Salespersons$37,490$18.027400.92
Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,010$14.436700.85
Cashiers$34,310$16.496000.95
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$28,790$13.846001.00
Management Analysts$85,400$41.065903.18
Computer User Support Specialists$93,560$44.985603.81
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,240$23.195501.95
Office Clerks, General$48,750$23.445101.01
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,460$18.014500.78
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,650$36.854301.93
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,760$17.194000.46
Waiters and Waitresses$26,670$12.823900.84
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,150$21.713701.28
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,960$17.773600.78
Nursing Assistants$46,880$22.543401.15
Customer Service Representatives$43,060$20.703400.63
Correctional Officers and Jailers$74,910$36.023304.25
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,290$25.623201.03
Civil Engineers$95,260$45.803104.15
Electricians$81,880$39.363001.91
Cooks, Restaurant$38,430$18.472901.00
Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,950$19.692801.51
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,270$26.092701.86
Compliance Officers$85,760$41.232502.96
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,220$20.782500.99
Accountants and Auditors$93,560$44.982400.82
Bartenders$26,250$12.622401.55
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,920$24.482401.03
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,990$33.652400.80
Project Management Specialists$93,560$44.982301.07
Administrative Services Managers$107,310$51.592204.09
Construction Laborers$59,810$28.762200.96
Financial Managers$126,730$60.932101.19
Managers, All Other$104,310$50.152101.65
Human Resources Specialists$74,710$35.922101.10
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,160$22.682101.05
Medical and Health Services Managers$124,500$59.862001.66
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73,060$35.131900.73
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,590$22.401901.14
Lawyers$142,500$68.511701.12
Medical Assistants$46,800$22.501700.98
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,360$17.001700.95
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,310$25.151701.37
Forest and Conservation Technicians$67,040$32.2316024.94
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89,870$43.211600.96
Machinists$51,670$24.841602.65
Light Truck Drivers$44,620$21.451600.80
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,250$31.371501.89
Food Preparation Workers$35,090$16.871500.80
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,860$24.451400.71
Production Workers, All Other$49,760$23.921402.68
Dishwashers$33,220$15.971301.37
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,480$29.081300.31
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,990$17.781301.17
Computer and Information Systems Managers$129,600$62.311200.87
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$38,960$18.731205.06
Security Guards$43,640$20.981200.46
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$78,790$37.881100.80
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$131,210$63.081100.78
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,740$17.661101.20
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,100$13.031100.98
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,930$31.701100.42
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,950$37.961100.86
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,650$37.331100.76
Community Health Workers$81,600$39.231008.18
Dental Assistants$48,590$23.361001.29
Cooks, Fast Food$38,210$18.371000.73
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79,230$38.091001.05
Carpenters$63,660$30.611000.75
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,400$30.001001.20
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,890$22.541000.60
Sales Managers$149,500$71.87900.73
Software Developers$130,500$62.74900.25
Mechanical Engineers$101,690$48.89901.43
Social and Human Service Assistants$44,100$21.20900.99
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39,380$18.93902.22
Driver/Sales Workers$26,330$12.66901.01
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,820$17.70901.16
Construction Managers$103,890$49.95801.05
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,250$28.97800.43
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$70,010$33.66801.00
Pharmacy Technicians$49,620$23.86800.81
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published8011.60
Firefighters$79,170$38.06801.10
Parts Salespersons$38,650$18.58801.46
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,820$31.16800.85
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,990$27.40800.65
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$47,350$22.76701.03
Social and Community Service Managers$93,560$44.98701.57
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73,230$35.21700.65
Training and Development Specialists$79,620$38.28700.75
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,070$13.98700.74
Childcare Workers$30,710$14.77700.64
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$28,410$13.667015.65
Financial Clerks, All Other$56,470$27.15709.81
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31,750$15.27701.23
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,580$16.62701.80
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$49,920$24.00700.92
Chief Executives$125,280$60.23601.39
Industrial Production Managers$102,610$49.33601.14
Cost Estimators$75,860$36.47601.27
Budget Analysts$93,560$44.98606.40
Loan Officers$50,690$24.37601.13
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$118,340$56.90600.94
Computer Occupations, All Other$98,180$47.20600.68
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$98,230Not published602.44
Pharmacists$163,990$78.84600.89
Dental Hygienists$121,500$58.42601.20
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$83,970$40.37601.29
Medical Records Specialists$57,700$27.74601.59
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,690$23.89602.45
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$120,080$57.73601.96
Recreation Workers$30,600$14.71600.87
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69,050$33.20600.64
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,960$24.02603.02
Postal Service Mail Carriers$61,130$29.39600.90
GlaziersNot publishedNot published605.09
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51,370$24.70601.23
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,040$30.79600.60
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,520$29.58600.68
Marketing Managers$136,110$65.44500.64
Architectural and Engineering Managers$123,300$59.28501.15
Public Relations Specialists$81,000$38.94500.89
Physician Assistants$135,180$64.99501.47
Physical Therapists$120,810$58.08500.85
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,810$28.28500.76
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$36,130$17.37509.00
Animal Caretakers$30,160$14.50500.82
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,400$13.18500.63
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,350$17.00500.86
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$62,400$30.00500.75
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,680$18.11500.56
Insurance Sales Agents$50,910$24.48500.53
Real Estate Sales Agents$87,420$42.03501.31
Billing and Posting Clerks$46,850$22.53500.59
Tellers$38,110$18.32500.71
Tire Repairers and Changers$43,710$21.02502.19
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53,290$25.62501.40
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,100$21.68501.00
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,510$23.32501.44
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,800$18.17501.04
Food Service Managers$65,420$31.45400.82
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$62,900$30.24400.53
Financial and Investment Analysts$73,270$35.23400.58
Industrial Engineers$97,400$46.83400.56
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,000$31.73400.41
Healthcare Social Workers$77,540$37.28400.93
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,360$17.96401.05
Physicians, All Other$257,310$123.71400.58
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,780$25.37401.18
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,420$28.57401.54
File Clerks$54,820$26.36402.79
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69,930$33.62400.47
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$67,670$32.54401.18
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,280$16.00400.75
Tile and Stone Setters$58,380$28.07404.97
Highway Maintenance Workers$62,890$30.24401.32
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$61,060$29.36406.60
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,690$22.93401.22
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,140$22.18402.73
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100,480$48.31300.68
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$78,000$37.503011.75
Engineers, All OtherNot publishedNot published300.99
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,690$33.51300.42
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$41,600$20.00301.42
Gambling Cage Workers$32,540$15.653010.86
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60,130$28.91301.11
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42,660$20.51302.99
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74,610$35.87300.88
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,320$36.69300.35
Bakers$37,220$17.90300.63
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,810$19.62301.07
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,040$21.17301.56
Conservation Scientists$82,420$39.63Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.