Careers · Geneticists · Nevada
Geneticists in Nevada
Geneticists research how traits are inherited at the molecular, organism, or population level. They work in research laboratories, universities, medical centers, and pharmaceutical companies In Nevada the median pay is $74,210 a year, 25% below the national median of $98,920.
$74,210median pay in Nevada, per year
$57,150–$93,540middle half earn
410employed in Nevada
$98,920U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionScienceActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
BiologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)ChemistryComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Geneticists.
Licenses and training in Nevada
Geneticists pay in other states
Maryland · $121,680California · $113,530Delaware · $113,400Connecticut · $111,940Washington · $108,110Massachusetts · $107,100Alaska · $106,870New Jersey · $104,750Maine · $104,570New York · $104,120
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against geneticists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 19-1029.03. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada, annual.