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Data Scientist Salary in Nevada (2026)
$47.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,153/year ($6,513/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 32nd of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,680 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $98,540 a year — though pay ranges from $57,150 for newcomers to $164,110 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,680 Data Scientist jobs in Nevada (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Data Scientist salary of $98,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $78,153 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $98,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,849 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,538 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,153 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,513 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Nevada?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Nevada is $98,540 per year ($47.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,190 and $129,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $98,540, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $78,153 per year ($6,513 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,680 Data Scientist jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.