Cost of hiring in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 16 jobs in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area, with about 1,330 people1. Medians run from $37,770 a year for virtual receptionists to $102,040 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +3.0% | 250 | |
| Bookkeeper | +1.8% | 910 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +0.5% | 1,330 | |
| Accountant | +0.4% | 360 | |
| Project Coordinator | -0.3% | 420 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -0.6% | 550 | |
| Paralegal | -3.8% | 90 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -6.4% | 30 | |
| Office Manager | -7.3% | 620 | |
| Recruiter | -7.7% | 330 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -8.9% | 810 | |
| HR Assistant | -11.0% | 70 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -22.7% | 80 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.4% | 310 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -25.6% | 160 | |
| Executive Assistant | -27.2% | 130 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $47,800 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $61,677 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area against the US
The Balance of Nevada nonmetro area pays above the US median for 2 of the 16 roles, most of all for medical administrative assistants (+3.0%) and bookkeepers (+1.8%), and below it for 10, furthest for executive assistants (-27.2%). For administrative assistants, accountants, project coordinators and virtual receptionists it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 16 is -6.9%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for accountants, #69 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for payroll specialists, #455 of 486.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (20.6% of these jobs here, against 10.8% nationally) and HR assistants (1.1% against 0.6%), and fewer marketing specialists (2.5% against 5.7%) and paralegals (1.4% against 2.5%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Toledo, OH is nearest, at -6.9%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | -6.7% | 17 | 41,760 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -6.7% | 17 | 37,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -6.7% | 17 | 105,450 |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | -6.9% (this area) | 16 | 6,450 |
| Toledo, OH | -6.9% | 17 | 23,500 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | -6.9% | 17 | 16,270 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, project coordinators in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area span $62,740–$173,530, the widest band (2.8×); virtual receptionists the narrowest, $30,980–$48,930. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 7 of 16 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, payroll specialists and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($66,870 against a $53,640 median for sales development representatives).
the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area against Nevada
Against Nevada as a whole, the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area pays more for 6 of 16 roles, led by accountants (+3.0%) and administrative assistants (+2.6%), and less for 8, most of all payroll specialists (-22.7%). It has the highest median in Nevada for project coordinators, and the lowest for marketing specialists, executive assistants and sales development representatives and 2 more roles.
Other areas in Nevada
By jobs in these roles, the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area is #3 of 4 areas in Nevada. The table shows the other 3.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | 106,390 | 17 |
| Reno, NV | 24,920 | 17 |
| Carson City, NV | 3,620 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $102,040 a year, about $131,665 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $37,770.
Is hiring in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 10 of the 16 roles, yes, most of all executive assistants (-27.2%). 2 pay more than the US median, led by medical administrative assistants (+3.0%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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