Data Scientists pay range in Las Vegas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,710 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Las Vegas earn between $76,320 and $129,990.
- $58K10th
- $76K25th
- $99KMedian
- $130K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,580 | $8,965 | $51.72 |
| Median | $98,930 | $8,244 | $47.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,320 | $6,360 | $36.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,990 | $10,832 | $62.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Las Vegas vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Data scientists in Las Vegas earn about the same as the Nevada average ($108,340) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $107,580 | $98,930 | $58,440 | $158,710 | 1,180 |
| Nevada | $108,340 | $98,540 | $57,150 | $164,110 | 1,680 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Las Vegas
On the average salary of $107,580, a single filer in Las Vegas takes home about $84,513 a year, or $7,043 a month and $3,250 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Las Vegas a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Vegas area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $107,580 buys what about $107,349 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Vegas ($46,670). A typical home costs $430,650, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Nevada cities
Las Vegas ranks 2nd of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job; Reno pays the most ($111,180).
- Reno$111,180
- Las Vegas$107,580
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Las Vegas: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Las Vegas?
$51.72 an hour on average, and $47.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Las Vegas?
About $84,513 a year ($7,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,580. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Las Vegas than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (29820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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