Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Nevada

Atmospheric and space scientists in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $129,460 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($113,430), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $121,680 and the median at $109,300 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$129,460
Las Vegas$113,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$129,460	$115,650	$76,580	$99,752	101
Las Vegas	$113,430	$104,220	$84,460	$88,628	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other states

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.