Software developers in Reno, NV earn a median salary of $125,710, which is 7.6% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Reno, NV

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$170,390	$131,660	$205,600	80
Computer Network Architects	$127,540	$100,530	$163,710	150
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$126,140	$96,920	$133,470	80
Software Developers	$125,710	$103,630	$164,670	1,200
Environmental Engineers	$120,050	$109,020	$135,650	50
Electrical Engineers	$110,280	$88,860	$128,870	250
Database Administrators	$107,270	$77,380	$126,970	50
Computer Systems Analysts	$106,690	$79,660	$123,340	600
Civil Engineers	$105,470	$83,530	$142,980	730
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$104,990	$79,510	$120,310	110
Computer Programmers	$104,200	$81,930	$135,420	70
Industrial Engineers	$103,060	$83,770	$126,140	1,050
Mechanical Engineers	$101,520	$78,480	$125,960	570
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$100,670	$85,430	$127,460	70
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$100,130	$78,080	$117,200	160
Engineers, All Other	$99,310	$63,750	$129,880	280
Computer Occupations, All Other	$98,280	$73,720	$130,480	470
Information Security Analysts	$98,260	$60,950	$147,280	210
Data Scientists	$97,940	$69,680	$129,240	330
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$97,650	$78,070	$118,490	30
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$95,600	$68,960	$124,830	360
Aerospace Engineers	$89,460	$74,850	$136,570	50
Web Developers	$84,220	$71,030	$107,070	60
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$82,790	$64,190	$100,120	80
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$78,870	$66,440	$79,750	170
Surveyors	$78,640	$76,300	$102,850	80
Landscape Architects	$78,010	$62,400	$103,760	50
Computer Network Support Specialists	$77,460	$52,510	$99,090	310
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$77,290	$64,690	$124,200	120
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$75,720	$73,400	$80,200	30
Operations Research Analysts	$74,110	$65,230	$111,980	50
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$73,320	$55,130	$96,780	140
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$73,220	$49,840	$85,510	180
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$69,650	$60,360	$84,660	190
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$68,480	$65,200	$76,160	--
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,950	$49,920	$82,470	200
Mechanical Drafters	$63,180	$42,640	$94,970	70
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,470	$61,470	$76,520	830
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,090	$47,030	$64,600	150
Computer User Support Specialists	$55,330	$48,750	$72,080	1,190

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Reno, NV?

The highest paying tech jobs in Reno, NV are Database Architects ($170,390 median), Computer Network Architects ($127,540 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($126,140 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Reno, NV?

Software developers in Reno, NV earn a median salary of $125,710, with salaries ranging from $103,630 at the 25th percentile to $164,670 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 1,200 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.