Medical Scientist Salary in Nevada
Based on 530+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$98,560
$47.38/hr
vs National Average
$92,243
+6.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $125K
530 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Medical Scientist in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,990 |
| 25th percentile | $86,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,560 |
| 75th percentile | $106,300 |
| 90th percentile | $125,100 |
Top-Paying Industries for Medical Scientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Medical Scientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Medical Scientists in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | $160,000 | 6K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $132,720 | 3K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $132,620 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $126,340 | 63K |
| Manufacturing | $118,960 | 8K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Medical Scientist in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,090 |
| 2023 | $102,780 |
| 2024 | $100,580 |
| 2025 | $98,560 |
| 2026 (projected) | $98,560 |
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 | $98,090 | $85,078 |
| 2023 | $102,780 | $90,161 |
| 2024 | $100,580 | $89,708 |
| 2025 | $98,560 | $92,243 |
| 2026 (projected) | $98,560 | $92,243 |
Medical Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $86,470 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $98,560 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $106,300 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $125,100 |
Medical Scientist Salary in Other States
Related Medical Scientist Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Medical Scientist ($98,560 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Medical Scientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NV | $154,030 | +56.3% | $74.05/hr |
| Psychologist in NV | $102,650 | +4.1% | $49.35/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NV | $100,040 | +1.5% | $48.10/hr |
| Geoscientist in NV | $99,890 | +1.3% | $48.02/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NV | $83,050 | -15.7% | $39.93/hr |
| Chemist in NV | $81,170 | -17.6% | $39.02/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NV | $69,220 | -29.8% | $33.28/hr |
| Data Scientist in NV | $98,540 | -0.0% | $47.38/hr |
| Materials Engineer in NV | $99,010 | +0.5% | $47.60/hr |
| Art Director in NV | $98,070 | -0.5% | $47.15/hr |
| Training and Development Manager in NV | $99,110 | +0.6% | $47.65/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in NV | $99,390 | +0.8% | $47.78/hr |