Reno surpasses Las Vegas in job growth, signaling economic shift
The Reno metro area has outpaced Las Vegas in job growth so far this year, according to new data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). From January to August, Reno added approximately 3,238 jobs year-over-year, slightly more than Las Vegas, which saw an increase of 3,200 jobs over the same period.
Brian Bonnenfant, project manager for the Center for Regional Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, described the findings as a “shocker,” noting that Las Vegas typically adds tens of thousands more jobs than Reno annually. The reversal highlights a significant slowdown in Southern Nevada’s economy, largely attributed to a drop in tourism and a subsequent cooling in hiring…