Best cities for a naturalist

The best cities for naturalists are Reno, NV, Henderson, NV, and Las Vegas, NV, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for naturalists vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for naturalists in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a naturalist or considering a move, this list of the best cities for naturalists to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for naturalists. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a naturalist. While the absolute best city for naturalists is Reno, NV, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for naturalists in 2026

1. Reno, NV

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$48,986
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$27,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$86,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Henderson, NV

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$56,187
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$32,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Las Vegas, NV

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$55,822
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$31,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$97,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Hempstead, NY

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$57,160
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$33,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. North Las Vegas, NV

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$55,425
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$31,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$96,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Toledo, OH

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$45,170
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$71,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. New York, NY

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$57,159
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$33,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Cleveland, OH

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$47,024
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$29,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$75,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Oyster Bay, NY

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$57,129
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$33,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Islip, NY

Total naturalist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$57,108
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$33,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for naturalists

Reno, NV
Henderson, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Hempstead, NY
North Las Vegas, NV
Toledo, OH
New York, NY
Cleveland, OH
Oyster Bay, NY
Islip, NY

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Detailed list of the best cities for a naturalist

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Reno, NV	$48,986	$27,000	245,255	-
2	Henderson, NV	$56,187	$32,000	292,969	-
3	Las Vegas, NV	$55,822	$31,000	632,912	-
4	Hempstead, NY	$57,160	$33,000	759,757	-
5	North Las Vegas, NV	$55,425	$31,000	238,702	-
6	Toledo, OH	$45,170	$28,000	278,508	-
7	New York, NY	$57,159	$33,000	8,537,673	-
8	Cleveland, OH	$47,024	$29,000	385,809	-
9	Oyster Bay, NY	$57,129	$33,000	293,214	-
10	Islip, NY	$57,108	$33,000	335,543	-
11	Anchorage, AK	$53,444	$30,000	298,192	-
12	Brookhaven, NY	$57,000	$33,000	486,040	-
13	Buffalo, NY	$55,326	$33,000	256,902	-
14	Philadelphia, PA	$43,529	$25,000	1,567,872	-
15	Columbus, OH	$43,122	$27,000	860,090	-
16	Glendale, AZ	$43,887	$25,000	245,895	-
17	Detroit, MI	$43,772	$27,000	672,795	-
18	Cincinnati, OH	$40,573	$26,000	298,800	-
19	Fort Wayne, IN	$45,653	$29,000	264,488	-
20	Albuquerque, NM	$45,313	$27,000	559,277	-
21	Phoenix, AZ	$43,840	$25,000	1,615,017	-
22	Chandler, AZ	$43,797	$25,000	247,477	-
23	Indianapolis, IN	$43,119	$27,000	855,164	-
24	Gilbert, AZ	$43,760	$25,000	237,133	-
25	Washington, DC	$60,345	$35,000	681,170	-
26	Mesa, AZ	$43,728	$25,000	484,587	-
27	Scottsdale, AZ	$43,706	$25,000	246,645	-
28	Tucson, AZ	$43,639	$25,000	530,706	-
29	Jersey City, NJ	$48,835	$28,000	264,152	-
30	Newark, NJ	$48,830	$28,000	281,764	-
31	El Paso, TX	$42,233	$25,000	683,080	-
32	Pittsburgh, PA	$39,868	$24,000	303,625	-
33	Lexington, KY	$39,347	$25,000	318,449	-
34	Milwaukee, WI	$40,026	$26,000	595,047	-
35	Louisville, KY	$38,935	$25,000	597,337	-
36	San Antonio, TX	$40,565	$24,000	1,492,510	-
37	Madison, WI	$39,385	$26,000	252,551	2
38	Austin, TX	$40,217	$24,000	947,890	-
39	Los Angeles, CA	$49,461	$28,000	3,976,322	-
40	Boston, MA	$45,748	$27,000	673,184	-
41	Laredo, TX	$39,952	$24,000	257,156	-
42	Long Beach, CA	$49,380	$28,000	470,130	-
43	Bakersfield, CA	$49,314	$27,000	376,380	3
44	Anaheim, CA	$49,277	$28,000	351,043	-
45	Santa Ana, CA	$49,255	$28,000	334,217	-
46	Irvine, CA	$49,208	$28,000	266,122	-
47	Corpus Christi, TX	$39,692	$24,000	325,733	-
48	Riverside, CA	$49,045	$28,000	324,722	-
49	Houston, TX	$39,642	$24,000	2,303,482	-
50	San Diego, CA	$48,686	$28,000	1,406,630	-