DOL Median (Nevada)
$57,308
vs National
-11.8%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,629
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,308
-11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Nevada earns $57,308 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,629 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Taney Engineering | $60,403 | 3 |
| Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Ed | $60,000 | 2 |
| University of Nevada Reno | $57,616 | 9 |
| Desert Research INstitute | $56,000 | 6 |
| Atkins North America Inc. | $47,154 | 2 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | N/A | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Hydrologists
Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Nevada
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Nevada?
The median Hydrologists salary in Nevada is $57,308 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Nevada earns 11.8% less than the national median of $65,004, or $56,629 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.