Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay range in Las Vegas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $143,610 or more. The middle half of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Las Vegas earn between $78,330 and $123,860.
- $67K10th
- $78K25th
- $85KMedian
- $124K75th
- $144K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,790 | $8,316 | $47.98 |
| Median | $84,910 | $7,076 | $40.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,330 | $6,528 | $37.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,860 | $10,322 | $59.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Las Vegas vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Las Vegas earn 7% less than the Nevada average ($106,850) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($116,150). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $101,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $99,790 | $84,910 | $66,800 | $143,610 | 140 |
| Nevada | $106,850 | $99,890 | $71,240 | $154,960 | 520 |
| United States | $116,150 | $101,920 | $59,330 | $200,230 | 23,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary after taxes in Las Vegas
On the average salary of $99,790, a single filer in Las Vegas takes home about $79,032 a year, or $6,586 a month and $3,040 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Las Vegas a good place for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Vegas area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $99,790 buys what about $99,576 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Vegas ($46,670). A typical home costs $430,650, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other Nevada cities
Las Vegas ranks 2nd of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job; Reno pays the most ($105,150).
- Reno$105,150
- Las Vegas$99,790
All Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries in Nevada
Highest-paying cities for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,880).
- Midland, TX$192,880
- Houston, TX$179,730
- Lubbock, TX$157,570
- Palm Bay, FL$146,810
- Dallas, TX$146,630
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Las Vegas: questions
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make an hour in Las Vegas?
$47.98 an hour on average, and $40.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) salary in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) take-home pay in Las Vegas?
About $79,032 a year ($6,586 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,790. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) earn more in Las Vegas than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,150).
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; area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (29820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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