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Jobs in Carson City, NV

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Carson City, NV: 31,940 jobs, median pay $56,680 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$56,680median pay
31,940jobs
1cities listed
$118,830top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Carson City, NV is a metropolitan area in Nevada. BLS counts 31,940 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $56,680 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $30,600 and the highest-paid tenth more than $118,830).

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive960$49,270$39,270$64,1702.73
General and Operations Managers890$103,160$50,220$249,9901.23
Registered Nurses820$101,370$82,030$120,2701.18
Retail Salespersons740$37,490$28,700$61,5000.92
Fast Food and Counter Workers670$30,010$27,460$37,3100.85
Cashiers600$34,310$26,750$44,1700.95
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand600$28,790$24,960$49,8801.00
Management Analysts590$85,400$64,170$104,7703.18
Computer User Support Specialists560$93,560$57,710$131,2103.81
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks550$48,240$37,970$71,3901.95
Office Clerks, General510$48,750$29,890$70,1401.01
Stockers and Order Fillers450$37,460$29,540$59,0300.78
Business Operations Specialists, All Other430$76,650$54,230$125,2401.93
Home Health and Personal Care Aides400$35,760$28,920$37,6300.46
Waiters and Waitresses390$26,670$24,960$35,0900.84
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators370$45,150$33,550$59,1301.28
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners360$36,960$28,400$47,8800.78
Customer Service Representatives340$43,060$32,070$62,6800.63
Nursing Assistants340$46,880$39,980$57,3501.15
Correctional Officers and Jailers330$74,910$62,690$90,9404.25
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General320$53,290$35,830$77,6201.03
Civil Engineers310$95,260$70,010$136,2804.15
Electricians300$81,880$48,720$123,7501.91
Cooks, Restaurant290$38,430$30,340$46,9501.00
Receptionists and Information Clerks280$40,950$33,280$57,8901.51
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics270$54,270$36,780$81,8101.86
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers250$43,220$31,200$61,2800.99
Compliance Officers250$85,760$59,030$109,2202.96
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers240$69,990$46,690$96,5100.80
Bartenders240$26,250$24,960$32,9601.55
Accountants and Auditors240$93,560$61,480$135,0600.82
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers240$50,920$37,400$74,9801.03
Project Management Specialists230$93,560$64,170$161,6601.07
Construction Laborers220$59,810$39,020$100,4000.96
Administrative Services Managers220$107,310$78,560$144,3904.09
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers210$47,160$32,760$65,0401.05
Managers, All Other210$104,310$59,160$170,2901.65
Human Resources Specialists210$74,710$52,750$107,3801.10
Financial Managers210$126,730$83,590$216,8401.19
Medical and Health Services Managers200$124,500$85,160$187,7601.66

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
General and Operations Managers890$103,160$50,220$249,9901.23
Registered Nurses820$101,370$82,030$120,2701.18
Civil Engineers310$95,260$70,010$136,2804.15
Computer User Support Specialists560$93,560$57,710$131,2103.81
Management Analysts590$85,400$64,170$104,7703.18
Electricians300$81,880$48,720$123,7501.91
Business Operations Specialists, All Other430$76,650$54,230$125,2401.93
Correctional Officers and Jailers330$74,910$62,690$90,9404.25
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General320$53,290$35,830$77,6201.03
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive960$49,270$39,270$64,1702.73
Office Clerks, General510$48,750$29,890$70,1401.01
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks550$48,240$37,970$71,3901.95
Nursing Assistants340$46,880$39,980$57,3501.15
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators370$45,150$33,550$59,1301.28
Customer Service Representatives340$43,060$32,070$62,6800.63
Retail Salespersons740$37,490$28,700$61,5000.92
Stockers and Order Fillers450$37,460$29,540$59,0300.78
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners360$36,960$28,400$47,8800.78
Home Health and Personal Care Aides400$35,760$28,920$37,6300.46
Cashiers600$34,310$26,750$44,1700.95
Fast Food and Counter Workers670$30,010$27,460$37,3100.85
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand600$28,790$24,960$49,8801.00
Waiters and Waitresses390$26,670$24,960$35,0900.84

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
Carson CityNevada58,384$1,248

Open jobs

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FAQ

How many jobs are there in Carson City, NV?

BLS counts 31,940 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Carson City, NV?

$56,680 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Carson City, NV?

General and Operations Managers, with a median of $103,160 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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