Jobs, pay and daily life in Wells, 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.
Wells is a city in Nevada with 1,352 residents. The median household earns $107,454 a year and the median rent is $976 a month, which is 10.9% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Wells compares. Among the 60 largest places in Nevada, Wells is #55 by population, #58 for college degrees (#1 = most), #55 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #8 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Elko County, is #12 of 17 counties for average pay ($64,165).
Wells has 1,352 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.0% of the population of Nevada. It covers 7 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 196 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7, 6% younger than the state median (36.7 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $976 a month (rent plus utilities), 39% below the state median ($976 against $1,597). Over a year that is 10.9% 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 $205,300, which is 1.9 times the median household income ($107,454); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 65.9% of households own their home, 10% above the state average (65.9% against 60.0%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Elko County was 3.0%. 74.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Elko County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 74.0% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit, 1.2% walk, 6.1% work from home. 31.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 193% above the state average (31.9% against 10.9%).
9.9% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the state share (9.9% against 27.9%). 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 69% below the state share (6.0% against 19.1%). The poverty rate is 21.3%, 71% above the state rate (21.3% against 12.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 73°F (22.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 23°F (-5.0°C). About 419 mm (16 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Apr is the wettest month (56 mm) and Jul the driest (15 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: Osino (39 miles); Spring Creek (42 miles, rent 42% higher); Elko (47 miles, rent 30% higher); West Wendover (52 miles, rent 37% lower). Rent differences are against Wells; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Nevada (347) →State guide: NevadaCountry guideElko CountyNevada rankings
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There are 347 federal postings open in Nevada (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 19.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 13.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 13.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 8.4% |
| Education and health care | 7.7% |
| Other services | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Wells 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elko County | 54,047 | $3,995 million | $73,912 | 22,205 | 1,413 | $64,165 | -0.9% | 3.0% | 27,526 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4,765 | 25.9% | $34,930 | 2.36 |
| Retail trade | 2,638 | 14.3% | $39,275 | 1.19 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,811 | 9.8% | $58,961 | 0.57 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 1,656 | 9.0% | $113,371 | 19.72 |
| Construction | 1,598 | 8.7% | $80,813 | 1.37 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,421 | 7.7% | $110,251 | 1.62 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 689 | 3.7% | $72,277 | 0.73 |
| Professional and technical services | 685 | 3.7% | $73,723 | 0.44 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 616 | 3.3% | $63,646 | 0.92 |
| Administrative and waste services | 538 | 2.9% | $48,993 | 0.41 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 446 | 2.4% | $32,045 | 1.19 |
| Management of companies | 272 | 1.5% | $248,482 | 0.73 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 259 | 1.4% | $38,521 | 1.44 |
| Finance and insurance | 253 | 1.4% | $70,925 | 0.28 |
| Real estate and rental | 240 | 1.3% | $50,805 | 0.70 |
| Manufacturing | 162 | 0.9% | $72,021 | 0.09 |
| Utilities | 151 | 0.8% | $116,263 | 1.79 |
| Information | 123 | 0.7% | $65,189 | 0.30 |
| Educational services | 88 | 0.5% | $33,584 | 0.19 |
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 | 74.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 31.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,454 |
| Income per person | $28,251 |
| Median gross rent per month | $976 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 10.9% |
| Median home value | $205,300 |
| Homeowners | 65.9% |
| Poverty rate | 21.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
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 | 36.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 70.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 9.9% |
| Born abroad | 6.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 74.5% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5.0 | 23 | 45 |
| Feb | -2.7 | 27 | 33 |
| Mar | 1.8 | 35 | 43 |
| Apr | 5.1 | 41 | 56 |
| May | 10.8 | 51 | 46 |
| Jun | 16.9 | 62 | 21 |
| Jul | 22.6 | 73 | 15 |
| Aug | 21.1 | 70 | 15 |
| Sep | 15.7 | 60 | 22 |
| Oct | 7.8 | 46 | 30 |
| Nov | 0.9 | 34 | 38 |
| Dec | -4.8 | 23 | 55 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osino | NV | 39 mi | 1,341 | $92,756 | n/a |
| Spring Creek | NV | 42 mi | 14,739 | $105,154 | $1,386 |
| Elko | NV | 47 mi | 20,696 | $79,036 | $1,267 |
| West Wendover | NV | 52 mi | 4,514 | $49,013 | $611 |
| Jackpot | NV | 62 mi | 1,415 | n/a | $725 |
| Carlin | NV | 66 mi | 2,088 | $60,898 | $1,197 |
| Kimberly | ID | 103 mi | 5,111 | $97,799 | $1,127 |
| Buhl | ID | 103 mi | 4,673 | $55,568 | $1,148 |
| Twin Falls | ID | 103 mi | 54,164 | $61,205 | $1,082 |
| Battle Mountain | NV | 109 mi | 3,518 | $81,857 | $899 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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1,352 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$976 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 10.9% of the median household income.
$107,454 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.0% (BLS county, Elko County (latest month 2026M09)).
Nevada. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.