salary$107,520 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,520per year
Jobs in the area4,850people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Reno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 19.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Reno, NV?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Reno, NV area is $107,520 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $80,380 and $132,520.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 19.9% of the median registered nurse 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.