Mathematician Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Mathematicians in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$102,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$49.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $126,710
State Rank
#9 of 12
70 employed here

How much does a Mathematician make in Nevada?

A Mathematician working in Nevada earns a median salary of $102,890 per year, or about $49.47 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $126,710 for this occupation.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $78,810 while the top 10% make $162,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,160 and $129,300 a year.

Mathematician salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$78,810$37.89
25th percentile (early career)$80,160$38.54
50th percentile (median)$102,890$49.47
75th percentile (experienced)$129,300$62.16
90th percentile (top earners)$162,990$78.36

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 9th out of 12 states and territories for Mathematician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$162,280
2Virginia$148,030
3Maryland$131,810
4Illinois$130,970
5New York$126,950

Working as a Mathematician in Nevada

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Mathematicians in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($102,890) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Mathematician make in Nevada?
The median Mathematician salary in Nevada is $102,890 per year, or about $49.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $78,810 at the entry level to $162,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Mathematicians about 19% less than the national median of $126,710. Nevada ranks 9th out of 12 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Mathematicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $102,890 a year. About 70 Mathematicians are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

← See the national Mathematician salary report

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.