How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Las Vegas, NV?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Las Vegas, NV is $75,389. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,904 to a high of $91,090, with most professionals earning between $65,713 and $83,608.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nuclear Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $56,904 Las Vegas,NV May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $65,713 Las Vegas,NV May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $75,389 Las Vegas,NV May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $83,608 Las Vegas,NV May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $91,090 Las Vegas,NV May 01, 2025
25% $65,713 10% $56,904 90% $91,090 75% $83,608 $75,389 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Nuclear Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Physicist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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83608
75389

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
70355
100153
76381
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Scientist in Las Vegas, NV. The base salary for Nuclear Scientist ranges from $65,713 to $83,608 with the average base salary of $75,389. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,355 to $100,153 with the average total cash compensation of $76,381.
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