No matter how you slice it, Carson City is very dependent on government for its workforce. The fact of life is that as long as Carson City remains the state capital of Nevada, government will dominate the workforce and as government salaries and benefits continue to increase, the private sector will continue to be hard pressed to compete for employees. According to the data collected by the Department of Training, Employment and Rehabilitation (DETR), the city’s five largest employers with over 1,000 employees are:
The remaining largest local employers in order of the number of employees are:
176 manufacturers call Carson City home making our city the largest light industry manufacturing base in Nevada and accounts for approximately 24 percent of the total primary earnings in Carson City, employing 17 percent of all workers. Most manufacturers are located in the Airport Industrial Park (AIP). Our proximity to major highways, rail (Reno), airports, mild seasonal weather and a favorable regulatory climate make this a convenient location for manufacturers.
The top 5 Carson City manufacturing industries include:
The State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR)
EMPLOYMENT
Individuals who are looking for a new job can utilize the following resources:
When looking for a job, please contact the following Chamber Members to assist you in your search:
JOIN Inc. “Training Nevadans for Careers”Mark Tulman |
716 N Carson St. Ste 108 Carson City, NV, 89701 |
Career Training. Vocational assessments. Financial and support services. www.join.org ![]() |
PeopleReadyTravece LeTourneau - Area Manager |
523 E. Prater Way Sparks, NV, 89431 |
Employment Agency; Employment Contractors; Employment Services www.peopleready.com/home ![]() |
Applied CompaniesKerri O'Neill |
890 E. Patriot Blvd. Suite E Reno, NV, 89511 |
Employment Agency; Employment Contractors; Employment Services; Staffing Agency theappliedcompanies.com ![]() |
EmployNV (formerly Nevada JobConnect)John Parel |
1929 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV, 89701 |
Employment Services www.employnv.gov ![]() |
ManpowerPatty Cruz |
1935 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV, 89701 |
Employment Services; Staffing Agency, Temporary Help, Employment Agency, Employment Contractors, www.mpreno.com ![]() |
North Bay IndustriesRobert Hutt, President/CEO |
715 Industrial Park Drive Carson City, NV, 89701 |
North Bay Industries (NBI), incorporated as North Bay Rehabilitation Services, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt California non-profit public benefit corporation, headquartered in Rohnert Park CA. NBI has provided vocational rehabilitation services, training and employment for the disabled community since its founding in 1968. We employ over 160 adults with disabilities. In addition, NBI manages four housing facilities for adults with disabilities and operates an activity center serving 40-50 clients daily. www.nbrs.org ![]() |