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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Reno, NV

The median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Reno, NV earns $94,610 a year, 7% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $6,282 a month.

10th percentile
$61,570
25th percentile
$71,930
Median percentile
$94,610
75th percentile
$124,310
90th percentile
$186,810

Based on 100 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$75,388 take-home a year
Gross pay$94,610
Federal income tax−$11,984
Social Security + Medicare−$7,238
Nevada income tax (approx.)−$0
Monthly take-home$6,282
Every two weeks$2,900

Does it go far here?

$93,660Median pay in Reno, NV is worth this at average US prices (local price level 101.0 vs 100).
25%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,592 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Reno, NV

JobMedian pay
Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,900
Lawyers$163,380
Financial Managers$133,470
Software Developers$125,710
Industrial Production Managers$123,920
Medical and Health Services Managers$122,700
Marketing Managers$116,340
Construction Managers$113,640

All geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salaries · Take-home pay in Nevada