Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nevada | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $98,540 | $120,395 | -18% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.38 | $57.88 | -18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,540.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $102,619 | $80,750 | $156,750 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Nevada is $98,540, or about $47.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Nevada is -18% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Nevada typically earn from $80,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,680 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $98,540, Nevada offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.