Data Scientists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $93,220 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.82
10th percentile $53,180
90th percentile $149,970
Employed locally 890
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,180
    25th
    $67,740
    50th (median)
    $93,220
    75th
    $122,100
    90th
    $149,970

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 126% Median Data Scientists salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,480
    Greenville, NC $107,970
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $105,380
    Jacksonville, FL $102,680
    Reno, NV $91,790
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $83,970

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,020
    Software Developers $129,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,800
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,160
    Information Security Analysts $106,530
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Las Vegas, NV is $44.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.30 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 17.2% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $53,180 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,740.