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Medical Scientist Salary in Nevada (2026)
$47.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,167/year ($6,514/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 19th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 530 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $98,560 a year — though pay ranges from $77,990 for newcomers to $125,100 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 Medical Scientist jobs in Nevada (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Medical Scientist salary of $98,560 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 $78,167 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $98,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,853 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,540 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,167 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,514 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Nevada?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Nevada is $98,560 per year ($47.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,470 and $106,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $98,560, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $78,167 per year ($6,514 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 530 Medical 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.