Software Developers salary
in Reno, NV
Software Developers in the Reno, NV metro earn a median of $125,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,200 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 2% below the NV statewide median of $128,810. It ranks #121 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN RENO · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Reno?
The BLS median is $125,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,200 jobs pay between $103,630 and $164,670. The 10th percentile is $64,090 and the 90th is $173,780.
Is Reno a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 2% below the NV statewide median of $128,810. It ranks #121 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Reno?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Tesla ($140,165). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.