Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Nevada

Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $105,150 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($99,790), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $106,850 and the median at $99,890 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$105,150
Las Vegas$99,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$105,150	$94,610	$71,930	$82,803	101
Las Vegas	$99,790	$84,910	$78,330	$79,032	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.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 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 19-2042.
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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