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Average salary by job family in Carson City
| Management | $132,660 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $115,940 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $105,980 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $101,370 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,350 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,340 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,600 |
| Protective Service | $76,900 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,420 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,580 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,200 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,570 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,110 |
| Production | $52,220 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,650 |
| Sales and Related | $50,580 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,900 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,750 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,190 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,720 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,340 |
Highest-paying jobs in Carson City
- Physicians, All Other$248,260
- Sales Managers$170,620
- Chief Executives$165,340
- Lawyers$155,740
- Pharmacists$155,290
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145,530
- Financial Managers$145,340
- Marketing Managers$143,990
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$141,340
- Physician Assistants$140,440
Most common jobs in Carson City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 960 | $51,050 | $49,270 |
| General and Operations Managers | 890 | $133,440 | $103,160 |
| Registered Nurses | 820 | $99,960 | $101,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 740 | $41,610 | $37,490 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 670 | $32,460 | $30,010 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 600 | $37,070 | $28,790 |
| Cashiers | 600 | $34,440 | $34,310 |
| Management Analysts | 590 | $85,860 | $85,400 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 560 | $92,430 | $93,560 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 550 | $52,380 | $48,240 |
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Cost of living in Carson City
Prices in the Carson City area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,900 therefore buys what $70,213 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $494,229, 6.9 times the median household income of $71,809.
$494,229typical home value
$71,809median household income
98.1BEA price parity
58,364metro population
Take-home pay in Carson City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,760 | $33,323 | $2,777 |
| Median wage | $56,680 | $47,722 | $3,977 |
| Average wage | $68,900 | $57,301 | $4,775 |
| 75th percentile wage | $82,730 | $67,031 | $5,586 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Carson City
Management16 jobs
- Sales Managers$171K
- Chief Executives$165K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146K
- Financial Managers$145K
- Marketing Managers$144K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$141K
- General and Operations Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Industrial Production Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Managers, All Other$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical12 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$248K
- Pharmacists$155K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Physical Therapists$123K
- Dental Hygienists$119K
- Registered Nurses$100K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
Computer and Mathematical4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Accountants and Auditors$96K
- Compliance Officers$86K
- Management Analysts$86K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$83K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$71K
- Loan Officers$67K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97K
- Electricians$85K
- Carpenters$74K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$69K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67K
- Construction Laborers$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$61K
- Tile and Stone Setters$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$52K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$46K
Educational Instruction and Library2 jobs
Production15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Machinists$54K
- Production Workers, All Other$51K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Bakers$44K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$66K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- File Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Gambling Cage Workers$34K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Real Estate Sales Agents$101K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$34K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving10 jobs
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
Healthcare Support5 jobs
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$41K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Bartenders$28K
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Salary in Carson City: questions
What is a good salary in Carson City?
Half of all workers in the Carson City metro earn less than $56,680 and the average is $68,900. Earning more than $82,730 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Carson City to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,465, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Carson City?
Physicians, All Other ($248,260), Sales Managers ($170,620), Chief Executives ($165,340).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Carson City, NV (16180), all occupations and 174 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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