Software Developers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $129,290 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.16
10th percentile $65,750
90th percentile $205,900
Employed locally 1,170
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,750
    25th
    $102,750
    50th (median)
    $129,290
    75th
    $169,990
    90th
    $205,900

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 153% Median Software Developers salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $138,740
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $134,120
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $129,400
    Jacksonville, NC $125,530
    Jacksonville, FL $125,320
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $116,720

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,040
    Computer Systems Analysts $99,750
    Computer Network Support Specialists $69,280
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,380
    Information Security Analysts $98,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Reno, NV is $62.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.55 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Reno, NV is 2.8% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Reno?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,750 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,750.