How much does a physicist make in Nevada?
$154,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Nevada. That is $74.05 an hour or $12,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.05
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,600Median: $154,000Highest 10%: $220,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,600 | $49.32 | |
| 25th | $107,500 | $51.70 | |
| Median | $154,000 | $74.05 | |
| 75th | $165,100 | $79.38 | |
| 90th | $220,100 | $105.80 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 21. District of Columbia | $157,000 |
| 22. Utah | $156,800 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $155,200 |
| 24. Nevada | $154,000 |
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
| 26. Georgia | $144,900 |
| 27. Missouri | $140,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $74.05 ($154,000 a year).
Do physicists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $154,000 against $172,300 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Nevada rank for physicist pay?
Nevada ranks 24 of 43 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.