NV · Reno · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Reno, NV

Registered Nurses in the Reno area earn a median of $49.82 per hour, about $103,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.80 and $53.77. That ranks 43rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 47th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Reno. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Reno.

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Registered Nurse pay in Reno, NV

The metro median is 2% above the Nevada statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,860 registered nurses employed in the Reno metro area, 17.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.25$77,48017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.80$82,78012% below U.S. median
Median$49.82$103,62011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.77$111,84019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.94$133,00042% above U.S. median

How Reno ranks

  • 43rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Nevada metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Reno

  • Overall prices in Reno run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.82 median hour buys what $49.32 buys at the national price level, 10% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Reno paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,794
  • Per year: $89,676
  • Per month: $7,473
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Reno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Reno

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Reno

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Reno, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System
Reno, NV
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
Reno, NV
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Washoe County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Washoe County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sparks, NV7 mi$49.82/hr111,520
Carson City, NV28 mi$47.88/hr58,148
Lincoln, CA90 mi$81.35/hr56,268
Rocklin, CA91 mi$81.35/hr75,129
Folsom, CA92 mi$81.35/hr88,091
Roseville, CA95 mi$81.35/hr163,304

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License and tax basics in Nevada

Nevada is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Nevada board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Reno

Reno city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Reno, NV?

Registered Nurses in the Reno metro area have a median pay of $49.82 per hour, about $103,620 a year. The middle half earn between $39.80 and $53.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Reno a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Reno ranks 47th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Reno?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Reno. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Reno.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Reno as a registered nurse?

Nevada is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Nevada board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Reno in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Washoe County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Reno?

The federal per diem benchmark in Reno is $146 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportReno, NV · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • U R First LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$37.50/ hr$32–$43
  • William Bee Ririe Hospital and Rural Health ClinicsEly, NV · 1 wage offer$36.00/ hr$36–$36
  • Lincoln County Hospital DistrictCaliente, NV · 1 wage offer$35.00/ hr$35–$35

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$45.44High$74

4 RN postings with published pay in Nevada, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Women's Health PACT Outpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent
    $87k–$161k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Reno, NV · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Primary CarePermanent
    $30.40–$38.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Elko, NV · posted 16 days ago

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