| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Sparks, Nevada | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $0 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $0 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $29,276 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $28,750 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $29,688 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $19,194 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $30,238 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $83,889 | $62,996 |
| Information | $20,938 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $35,536 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $24,741 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $35,202 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $18,067 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $23,627 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $31,164 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $24,590 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $18,238 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $22,198 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $48,611 | $51,719 |