Chemists Salary in Nevada
Chemists in Nevada earn a median of $81,170 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220; the top 10% earn over $130,800. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Chemical Technicians$61,520 median in Nevada
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,330 median in Nevada
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,470 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$54,070 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$97,490 median in Nevada
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$93,670 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Nevada
How much do chemists make in Nevada?
The median is $81,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220 and the top 10% earn over $130,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.