salary$163,380 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$356,180per year
Jobs in the area630people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Reno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 13.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Reno, NV?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Reno, NV area is $163,380 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $102,140 and $356,180.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 13.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Reno, NV metro area.