Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $65,660 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.57
10th percentile $50,480
90th percentile $126,880
Employed locally 160
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,480
    25th
    $65,660
    50th (median)
    $65,660
    75th
    $94,540
    90th
    $126,880

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 89% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Texas $155,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $114,960
    Jacksonville, FL $104,330
    Reno, NV $93,180
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $76,060

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Las Vegas, NV is $31.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.05 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 33.8% below the national median of $99,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $50,480 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,660.