How many employees work at Desert Research Institute?
Desert Research Institute has 536 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.7%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Desert Research Institute
DRI is a recognized world leader in basic and applied interdisciplinary research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity. DRI faculty, students, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe. Since 1959, DRI's research has advanced scientific knowledge, supported Nevada's diversifying economy, provided science-based educational opportunities, and informed policy makers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education. DRI’s faculty members are nontenured and responsible for their own salaries through external grants and contracts. Through this blend of academic rigor and private-sector pragmatism, DRI has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality scientific information in an efficient, transparent, and accountable fashion. DRI also has satellite research facilities in Boulder City, Nev., and Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
As of December 2025
Desert Research Institute
workforce metrics
Headcount
536
Avg. Salary
$83.2k
Tenure
5.5yr
Growth Rate
2.7%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Desert Research Institute annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Desert Research Institute total number of employees in 2025 was 536, a 2.7% increase from 2024.
- Desert Research Institute total number of employees in 2024 was 522, a 4.6% increase from 2023.
- Desert Research Institute total number of employees in 2023 was 499, a 4.8% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Desert Research Institute annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Desert Research Institute active job postings in 2025 was 14, a 25.0% decline from 2024.
- Desert Research Institute active job postings in 2024 was 18, a 32.3% increase from 2023.
- Desert Research Institute active job postings in 2023 was 13, a 79.1% decline from 2022.
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