So, you're moving to the Biggest Little City in the World and you're going to need a place to go to work every day. Well, there are plenty of options for those interested in working for Reno's largest companies. If you're looking to start over in a new city, maybe it's time for a new career path as well. People on average change their careers eight times in their lifetime. If you are interested in a new industry, maybe you're looking for something more exciting than working with strapping machinery, you should take a look at Reno's top employers.

Tourism is by far the biggest industry in Reno. More than five million people visit the city each year and this opens the way for many different jobs. There are four different casinos on the city's list of the top ten employers. These are Silver Legacy Resort Casino, the Reno Hilton, Eldorado Hotel & Casino, and Peppermill Hotel & Casino. Instead of getting a job working with suction diffusers you could be working in customer service or entertainment in one of these major venues.

Tourism is not the only game in town in Reno though. Education takes up the top two employment slots in the city. The Washoe County School District has more than seven thousand job positions. The University of Nevada's Reno Campus accounts for somewhere between four and five thousand more. If you're a PhD candidate looking for a place to do SR&ED this could be it. They also have positions for everyone from professors to administrators.

Health care and government organizations also make the list of the city's top employers. The Washoe County Government offices employ over 2,500 people and the Washoe Medical Center has over two thousand positions. If you're currently an Ontario lawyer or just graduated from university and looking for a starting position, there are lots of options in Reno.

International Game Technology is the last on Reno's top ten employers list. This company makes and distributes gaming machines and equipment. There are many companies doing manufacturing in Reno. Together they account for about 14,000 jobs and the average starting salary for a factory worker was $14.60. If you're interested in working in this industry you could be making anything from cement to suntan lotion. Trade, transportation and utilities is the top industry in the city.

Whether your background is working with the radio show Democracy Now or in secretarial services for a major corporate office, there is something for you in Reno's economy. You could find something on the next level of the industry you have worked in for years or take the leap and start out on a whole new path. Whatever you choose, we hope that you will find that perfect job in Reno.