How much does a geoscientist make in Nevada?
$99,890a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Nevada. That is $48.02 an hour or $8,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.02
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,240Median: $99,890Highest 10%: $155,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,240 | $34.25 | |
| 25th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| Median | $99,890 | $48.02 | |
| 75th | $128,300 | $61.70 | |
| 90th | $155,000 | $74.50 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $94,610 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $84,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 10. Hawaii | $106,300 |
| 11. Washington | $105,000 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $101,200 |
| 13. Nevada | $99,890 |
| 14. Oregon | $98,110 |
| 15. Illinois | $96,950 |
| 16. North Carolina | $95,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $48.02 ($99,890 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $99,890 against $101,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Nevada rank for geoscientist pay?
Nevada ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Nevada pays geoscientists the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $94,610 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.