Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $102,870 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.46
10th percentile $82,950
90th percentile $213,050
Employed locally 240
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,950
    25th
    $100,150
    50th (median)
    $102,870
    75th
    $124,790
    90th
    $213,050

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 139% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    Reno, NV $98,800
    Jacksonville, FL $88,770
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $78,430

    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
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110
    School Psychologists $84,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Las Vegas, NV is $49.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.12 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.3% above the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $82,950 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,150.