How much does a Senior Scientist make in Reno, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Reno, NV is $125,133. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,901 to $140,854, with most professionals earning between $96,034 and $155,167.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $96,034 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $109,901 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $125,133 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $140,854 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $155,167 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
25% $109,901 10% $96,034 90% $155,167 75% $140,854 $125,133 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Scientist in Reno, NV. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $109,901 to $140,854 with the average base salary of $125,133. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,901 to $140,854 with the average total cash compensation of $125,133.
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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

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