LABOR STUDY

Demographics 25-Mile Statistics

Population

513,871

Employees

220,257

Businesses

16,556

Daytime Workers

251,181

Households

204,767

Average Household Income

$122,912

Demographics

RADIUS

1-MILE

3-MILES

5-MILES

Population

365

29,817

50,900

Households

141

9,899

17,629

Household Income

$147,577

$101,512

$102,487

Place of Work- Employees

1,101

4,283

7,168

RADIUS

Population

Households

Household Income

Place of Work- Employees

1-MILE

667

255

$144,855

1,018

RADIUS

Population

Households

Household Income

Place of Work- Employees

3-MILE

26,334

8,722

$96,522

4,331

RADIUS

Population

Households

Household Income

Place of Work- Employees

5-MILE

49,531

17,148

$97,307

7,262

Distribution & Warehouse Skills

Reno AirLogistics Park is located in one of the nation’s most concentrated hubs for warehouse, manufacturing and distribution talent. Northern Nevada’s transportation and warehouse workforce exceeds the national average in both density and skill specialization, offering companies reliable access to trained labor.

According to the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), average annual earnings in the state’s transportation and logistics sector reached $82,144 in 2025, equivalent to approximately $39.50 per hour for a full-time worker. These wages reflect the strong demand for experienced logistics professionals in the region.

For companies pursuing state incentive programs, GOED​ sets a minimum average wage requirement of $18.03 per hour for logistics and operations projects, establishing a clear baseline for compensation within the sector.

Labor Cost Differential

Labor Analytics identified select transportation/ logistics and manufacturing occupations to identify market wages and compare them to the competitive west coast markets.

  • While Logistics wages are higher than the national average, wages in Reno are significantly lower than in San Francisco, San Jose and Long Beach, with savings ranging from 7.9% to 19.7%.
  • Similarly, wages for Manufacturing roles are slightly higher than the national average but offer an occupier significant savings over San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and Long Beach, with savings ranging from 5.8% to 20.5%.

Population Density