How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Nevada?
$80,580a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Nevada. That is $38.74 an hour or $6,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.74
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,890Median: $80,580Highest 10%: $106,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,890 | $25.43 | |
| 25th | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| Median | $80,580 | $38.74 | |
| 75th | $89,890 | $43.22 | |
| 90th | $106,700 | $51.28 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 26. Iowa | $82,010 |
| 27. Tennessee | $81,760 |
| 28. Oregon | $81,660 |
| 29. Nevada | $80,580 |
| 30. North Carolina | $79,840 |
| 31. New Mexico | $79,130 |
| 32. Idaho | $77,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $38.74 ($80,580 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $80,580 against $88,720 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Nevada rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Nevada ranks 29 of 39 states.
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.