Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Nevada
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Nevada earn a median of $83,050 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,570; the top 10% earn over $138,740. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Conservation Scientists$73,030 median in Nevada
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$75,180 median in Nevada
- Soil and Plant Scientists$71,450 median in Nevada
- Environmental Restoration Planners$83,050 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$78,290 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,370 median in Nevada
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Nevada
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Nevada?
The median is $83,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,570 and the top 10% earn over $138,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.