Materials Scientists Salary in Nevada
Materials Scientists in Nevada earn a median of $97,490 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,350; the top 10% earn over $121,610. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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Materials Scientists pay in Nevada
How much do materials scientists make in Nevada?
The median is $97,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,350 and the top 10% earn over $121,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 30 (−17% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.