Local Salary Data

Physicists Salary in Reno, NV

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$46,301
5 filings
DOL Median (Reno, NV)
$46,301
vs National
-33.9%
National: $70,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,752
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$46,301
-33.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Physicists in Reno, NV earns $46,301 in nominal terms, which is 33.9% 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 $45,752 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Reno, NV

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
University of Nevada Reno$46,3016

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Physicists make in Reno, NV?

The median Physicists salary in Reno, NV is $46,301 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Reno, NV a good place to work as a Physicists?

A Physicists in Reno, NV earns 33.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $45,752 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.