Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Nevada
Food Scientists and Technologists in Nevada earn a median of $80,580 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,890; the top 10% earn over $106,660. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Materials Engineers$99,010 median in Nevada
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers$161,560 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Nevada
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Nevada?
The median is $80,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,890 and the top 10% earn over $106,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 39 (−9% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.