Data Scientists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $91,790 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.13
10th percentile $53,670
90th percentile $148,570
Employed locally 200
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,670
    25th
    $69,720
    50th (median)
    $91,790
    75th
    $118,010
    90th
    $148,570

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 108% Median Data Scientists salary is 8% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $93,220
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $83,970

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$129,290
    Computer User Support Specialists$55,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other$100,040
    Computer Systems Analysts$99,750
    Computer Network Support Specialists$69,280
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Reno, NV is $44.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.07 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Reno, NV is 18.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $53,670 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,720.