How much does a chemist make in Nevada?
$81,170a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Nevada. That is $39.02 an hour or $6,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.02
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,220Median: $81,170Highest 10%: $130,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| Median | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| 75th | $107,400 | $51.61 | |
| 90th | $130,800 | $62.88 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $81,860 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $81,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 35. Florida | $82,740 |
| 36. North Carolina | $82,620 |
| 37. Arizona | $81,730 |
| 38. Nevada | $81,170 |
| 39. Utah | $80,770 |
| 40. Mississippi | $80,060 |
| 41. South Carolina | $79,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $39.02 ($81,170 a year).
Do chemists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $81,170 against $91,240 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Nevada rank for chemist pay?
Nevada ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays chemists the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $81,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.