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Physicists salary in Nevada

SOC 19-2012 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Median
$154,030
per year in Nevada
Middle half
$107,530–$165,110
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Nevada
Concentration
0.27×
share of workforce vs. U.S.

How local pay compares

Nevada
$154,030
published median
United States
$172,250
10.6% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
24th
43 with a published estimate

After local prices: the $154,030 median has purchasing power comparable to about $154,062 nationally. Nevada's BEA regional price parity is 100.0 (2024).

What the local range looks like

The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Nevada.

$102,580$220,070

Getting in

Typical education to enter
Doctoral or professional degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None

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