Physicists Salary in Nevada
Physicists in Nevada earn a median of $154,030 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $154,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,580; the top 10% earn over $220,070. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Mathematicians$102,890 median in Nevada
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$134,310 median in Nevada
- Bioinformatics Scientists$74,210 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$99,890 median in Nevada
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$69,220 median in Nevada
- Materials Scientists$97,490 median in Nevada
Physicists pay in Nevada
How much do physicists make in Nevada?
The median is $154,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,580 and the top 10% earn over $220,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 43 (−11% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.