DOL Median (Nevada)
$47,008
vs National
-32.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,451
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,008
-32.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Nevada earns $47,008 in nominal terms, which is 32.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,451 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | $160,000 | 3 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | $59,500 | 9 |
| University of Nevada Reno | $46,301 | 6 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physicists
Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Nevada
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How much does a Physicists make in Nevada?
The median Physicists salary in Nevada is $47,008 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Nevada earns 32.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,451 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.