Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Nevada

Other social scientists and related workers in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $102,150 a year) and the least in Reno ($87,510), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social scientists and related workers average at $97,670 and the median at $95,620 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $107,690.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$102,150
Reno$87,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$102,150	$99,570	$83,050	$80,693	100
Reno	$87,510	$81,640	$68,350	$70,393	101

*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.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 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 19-3099.
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.

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