Environmental Scientist Salary in Nevada
Based on 490+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$83,050
$39.93/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
+3.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $139K
490 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,570 |
| 25th percentile | $65,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $83,050 |
| 75th percentile | $105,530 |
| 90th percentile | $138,740 |
Top-Paying Industries for Environmental Scientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Environmental Scientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Environmental Scientists in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $134,100 | 110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $122,660 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | $120,930 | 1K |
| Utilities | $115,170 | 1K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $110,020 | 1K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,280 |
| 2023 | $75,530 |
| 2024 | $80,480 |
| 2025 | $83,050 |
| 2026 (projected) | $85,702 |
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 | $69,280 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $75,530 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $80,480 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $83,050 | $80,042 |
| 2026 (projected) | $85,702 | $82,598 |
Environmental Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $65,370 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $83,050 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $105,530 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $138,740 |
Environmental Scientist Salary in Other States
Related Environmental Scientist Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Environmental Scientist ($83,050 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Environmental Scientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NV | $154,030 | +85.5% | $74.05/hr |
| Psychologist in NV | $102,650 | +23.6% | $49.35/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NV | $100,040 | +20.5% | $48.10/hr |
| Geoscientist in NV | $99,890 | +20.3% | $48.02/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NV | $98,560 | +18.7% | $47.38/hr |
| Chemist in NV | $81,170 | -2.3% | $39.02/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NV | $69,220 | -16.7% | $33.28/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in NV | $82,910 | -0.2% | $39.86/hr |
| Web Developer in NV | $83,220 | +0.2% | $40.01/hr |
| Financial Analyst in NV | $83,430 | +0.5% | $40.11/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in NV | $81,990 | -1.3% | $39.42/hr |
| Management Analyst in NV | $81,600 | -1.7% | $39.23/hr |