Chemist Salary in Nevada
Based on 280+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$81,170
$39.02/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-11.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $131K
280 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,220 |
| 25th percentile | $60,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,170 |
| 75th percentile | $107,350 |
| 90th percentile | $130,800 |
Top-Paying Industries for Chemist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Chemists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Chemists in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $123,380 | 610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,840 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,990 | 190 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $107,330 | 10K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $96,840 | 160 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,280 |
| 2023 | $55,200 |
| 2024 | $72,810 |
| 2025 | $81,170 |
| 2026 (projected) | $86,040 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nevada Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,280 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $55,200 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $72,810 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $81,170 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $86,040 | $97,531 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $60,960 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $81,170 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $107,350 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $130,800 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Chemist ($81,170 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NV | $154,030 | +89.8% | $74.05/hr |
| Psychologist in NV | $102,650 | +26.5% | $49.35/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NV | $100,040 | +23.2% | $48.10/hr |
| Geoscientist in NV | $99,890 | +23.1% | $48.02/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NV | $98,560 | +21.4% | $47.38/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NV | $83,050 | +2.3% | $39.93/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NV | $69,220 | -14.7% | $33.28/hr |
| Management Analyst in NV | $81,600 | +0.5% | $39.23/hr |
| Accountant in NV | $81,600 | +0.5% | $39.23/hr |
| Budget Analyst in NV | $81,600 | +0.5% | $39.23/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in NV | $81,990 | +1.0% | $39.42/hr |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer in NV | $80,120 | -1.3% | $38.52/hr |