How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Nevada?
$71,450a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Nevada. That is $34.35 an hour or $5,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.35
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,000Median: $71,450Highest 10%: $115,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| Median | $71,450 | $34.35 | |
| 75th | $87,240 | $41.94 | |
| 90th | $115,000 | $55.28 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $82,490 |
| Reno, NV | $70,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 24. Virginia | $73,920 |
| 25. South Dakota | $73,590 |
| 26. Mississippi | $72,690 |
| 27. Nevada | $71,450 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,550 |
| 29. Massachusetts | $69,880 |
| 30. New Mexico | $69,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $34.35 ($71,450 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $71,450 against $78,850 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Nevada rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Nevada ranks 27 of 46 states.
Which city in Nevada pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $82,490 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.