Geoscientist Salary in Nevada
Based on 520+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$99,890
$48.02/hr
vs National Average
$90,668
+10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $155K
520 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Geoscientist in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,240 |
| 25th percentile | $83,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,890 |
| 75th percentile | $128,340 |
| 90th percentile | $154,960 |
Top-Paying Industries for Geoscientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Geoscientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Geoscientists in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $168,680 | 910 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $158,590 | 4K |
| Utilities | $133,170 | 120 |
| Manufacturing | $131,040 | 110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $122,390 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Geoscientist in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,890 |
| 2026 (projected) | $102,887 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,890 | $90,668 |
| 2026 (projected) | $102,887 | $93,388 |
Geoscientist Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $83,740 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $99,890 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $128,340 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $154,960 |
Geoscientist Salary in Other States
Related Geoscientist Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Geoscientist ($99,890 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Geoscientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NV | $154,030 | +54.2% | $74.05/hr |
| Psychologist in NV | $102,650 | +2.8% | $49.35/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NV | $100,040 | +0.2% | $48.10/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NV | $98,560 | -1.3% | $47.38/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NV | $83,050 | -16.9% | $39.93/hr |
| Chemist in NV | $81,170 | -18.7% | $39.02/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NV | $69,220 | -30.7% | $33.28/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in NV | $99,940 | +0.1% | $48.05/hr |
| Software Engineer in NV | $100,220 | +0.3% | $48.18/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in NV | $99,390 | -0.5% | $47.78/hr |
| Training and Development Manager in NV | $99,110 | -0.8% | $47.65/hr |
| Materials Engineer in NV | $99,010 | -0.9% | $47.60/hr |