Data Scientists Salary in Nevada

Data scientists in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $111,180 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($107,580), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $108,340 and the median at $98,540 for 1,680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$111,180
Las Vegas$107,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$111,180	$97,940	$69,680	$87,045	101
Las Vegas	$107,580	$98,930	$76,320	$84,513	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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