Jobs, pay and daily life in Carson City, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Carson City is a city in Nevada with 58,384 residents. The median household earns $72,355 a year and the median rent is $1,248 a month, which is 20.7% of the median household income. It is part of the Carson City, NV metropolitan area, where BLS counts 31,940 jobs.
How Carson City compares. Among the 60 largest places in Nevada, Carson City is #10 by population, #42 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #20 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #37 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Carson City, is #9 of 17 counties for average pay ($69,100).
Carson City has 58,384 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.8% of the population of Nevada. It covers 145 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 404 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4, 8% older than the state median (42.4 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $1,248 a month (rent plus utilities), 22% below the state median ($1,248 against $1,597). Over a year that is 20.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $453,000, which is 6.3 times the median household income ($72,355); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 62.3% of households own their home, 4% above the state average (62.3% against 60.0%).
The Carson City, NV metropolitan area has 31,940 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $56,680 a year, 11% above the national median ($56,680 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (4,470 jobs, median $48,070); management (2,750 jobs, median $111,180); business and financial operations (2,660 jobs, median $81,600). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Carson City was 3.5%. 58.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Carson City; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 70.6% drive alone, 1.4% use public transit, 1.9% walk, 9.8% work from home. 10.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 8% below the state average (10.0% against 10.9%).
23.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15% below the state share (23.7% against 27.9%). 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 35% below the state share (12.5% against 19.1%). The poverty rate is 10.3%, 17% below the state rate (10.3% against 12.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 69°F (20.7°C), and the coolest is Dec at 29°F (-1.6°C). About 642 mm (25 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (122 mm) and Aug the driest (7 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Indian Hills (5 miles, rent 20% higher); Johnson Lane (6 miles, rent 18% higher); Washoe Valley (10 miles, rent 13% higher); Genoa (10 miles). Rent differences are against Carson City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 960 | 2.73 | $49,270 | $39,270 | $64,170 | +4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 890 | 1.23 | $103,160 | $50,220 | $249,990 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 820 | 1.18 | $101,370 | $82,030 | $120,270 | +4% |
| Retail Salespersons | 740 | 0.92 | $37,490 | $28,700 | $61,500 | +6% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 670 | 0.85 | $30,010 | $27,460 | $37,310 | -4% |
| Cashiers | 600 | 0.95 | $34,310 | $26,750 | $44,170 | +4% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 600 | 1.00 | $28,790 | $24,960 | $49,880 | -28% |
| Management Analysts | 590 | 3.18 | $85,400 | $64,170 | $104,770 | -16% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 560 | 3.81 | $93,560 | $57,710 | $131,210 | +51% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 550 | 1.95 | $48,240 | $37,970 | $71,390 | -5% |
| Office Clerks, General | 510 | 1.01 | $48,750 | $29,890 | $70,140 | +8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 450 | 0.78 | $37,460 | $29,540 | $59,030 | +0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 430 | 1.93 | $76,650 | $54,230 | $125,240 | -8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 400 | 0.46 | $35,760 | $28,920 | $37,630 | -0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 390 | 0.84 | $26,670 | $24,960 | $35,090 | -24% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 370 | 1.28 | $45,150 | $33,550 | $59,130 | +1% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 360 | 0.78 | $36,960 | $28,400 | $47,880 | +0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 340 | 0.63 | $43,060 | $32,070 | $62,680 | -4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 340 | 1.15 | $46,880 | $39,980 | $57,350 | +11% |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 330 | 4.25 | $74,910 | $62,690 | $90,940 | +27% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 890 | 1.23 | $103,160 | $50,220 | $249,990 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 820 | 1.18 | $101,370 | $82,030 | $120,270 | +4% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 560 | 3.81 | $93,560 | $57,710 | $131,210 | +51% |
| Management Analysts | 590 | 3.18 | $85,400 | $64,170 | $104,770 | -16% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 960 | 2.73 | $49,270 | $39,270 | $64,170 | +4% |
| Office Clerks, General | 510 | 1.01 | $48,750 | $29,890 | $70,140 | +8% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 550 | 1.95 | $48,240 | $37,970 | $71,390 | -5% |
| Retail Salespersons | 740 | 0.92 | $37,490 | $28,700 | $61,500 | +6% |
| Cashiers | 600 | 0.95 | $34,310 | $26,750 | $44,170 | +4% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 670 | 0.85 | $30,010 | $27,460 | $37,310 | -4% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 600 | 1.00 | $28,790 | $24,960 | $49,880 | -28% |
These figures are for the whole Carson City, NV metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $56,680 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.5% |
| Public administration | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Other services | 4.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Carson City lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 58,384 | $5,376 million | $92,087 | 31,895 | 2,092 | $69,100 | +1.8% | 3.5% | 28,941 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4,556 | 20.8% | $71,002 | 1.00 |
| Retail trade | 3,307 | 15.1% | $48,137 | 1.04 |
| Manufacturing | 2,683 | 12.2% | $75,804 | 1.02 |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,535 | 11.6% | $27,877 | 0.87 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,982 | 9.0% | $63,474 | 1.06 |
| Construction | 1,677 | 7.6% | $73,999 | 1.00 |
| Wholesale trade | 923 | 4.2% | $101,452 | 0.73 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 888 | 4.0% | $32,335 | 1.66 |
| Professional and technical services | 838 | 3.8% | $95,464 | 0.38 |
| Finance and insurance | 727 | 3.3% | $82,588 | 0.56 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 714 | 3.3% | $51,652 | 0.74 |
| Management of companies | 570 | 2.6% | $112,053 | 1.06 |
| Real estate and rental | 286 | 1.3% | $60,278 | 0.58 |
| Information | 181 | 0.8% | $73,101 | 0.30 |
| Educational services | 70 | 0.3% | $35,781 | 0.11 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.6% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,355 |
| Income per person | $39,432 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,248 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.7% |
| Median home value | $453,000 |
| Homeowners | 62.3% |
| Poverty rate | 10.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 98.1 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $56,680 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 23.7% |
| Born abroad | 12.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 58.9% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.3 | 30 | 91 |
| Feb | -0.5 | 31 | 99 |
| Mar | 2.0 | 36 | 94 |
| Apr | 4.9 | 41 | 55 |
| May | 9.9 | 50 | 38 |
| Jun | 15.5 | 60 | 12 |
| Jul | 20.7 | 69 | 8 |
| Aug | 19.6 | 67 | 7 |
| Sep | 15.6 | 60 | 9 |
| Oct | 9.2 | 49 | 39 |
| Nov | 3.0 | 37 | 68 |
| Dec | -1.6 | 29 | 122 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills | NV | 5 mi | 5,527 | $78,278 | $1,496 |
| Johnson Lane | NV | 6 mi | 6,467 | $121,458 | $1,475 |
| Washoe Valley | NV | 10 mi | 3,315 | $122,614 | $1,410 |
| Genoa | NV | 10 mi | 1,284 | $121,981 | n/a |
| Minden | NV | 13 mi | 3,707 | $99,904 | $1,819 |
| Incline Village | NV | 13 mi | 9,272 | $167,069 | $1,961 |
| Kingsbury | NV | 13 mi | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,769 |
| Dayton | NV | 14 mi | 15,781 | $102,819 | $1,521 |
| Gardnerville | NV | 15 mi | 5,486 | $62,267 | $1,241 |
| East Valley | NV | 15 mi | 1,283 | $125,417 | n/a |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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58,384 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,248 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.7% of the median household income.
$72,355 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.5% (BLS county, Carson City (latest month 2026M09)).
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