How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Nevada?
$83,050a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Nevada. That is $39.93 an hour or $6,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.93
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,570Median: $83,050Highest 10%: $138,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,570 | $27.68 | |
| 25th | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| Median | $83,050 | $39.93 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.74 | |
| 90th | $138,700 | $66.70 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $81,600 |
| Reno, NV | $76,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 13. Georgia | $85,710 |
| 14. North Dakota | $84,570 |
| 15. Maryland | $84,190 |
| 16. Nevada | $83,050 |
| 17. Virginia | $82,230 |
| 18. New York | $82,160 |
| 19. West Virginia | $82,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $39.93 ($83,050 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $83,050 against $82,220 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Nevada rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Nevada ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $81,600 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.