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American science communicator, television presenter, and former mechanical engineer
#22 in Science Authors
Bill Nye has a Net Worth of $15 Million as of 2024. Bill earns $2 million annually through his books and television shows, according to Forbes. He also made millions from authoring science books for children.
TV Shows Revenue
Bill Nye the Science Guy ran from 1993 to 1998, and was one of the most-watched educational TV shows in the United States. Produced by Walt Disney, Bill Nye earned over $2 Million per season from the show ($80,000 per episode).
His comeback show ‘The Eyes of Nye‘in 2005 has however proven to be unsuccessful and was canceled after just one season. Bill Nye was one of the producers of this show, and due to over budget, he has lost over $1 million from this venture.
Bill Nye created a 3-season series named ‘Bill Nye Saves the World’ in 2018. Netflix has secured a deal with Nye to own the global distribution rights for this series. Bill Nye earned $4 million from this deal. As per reports, Netflix is planning another show with Bill Nye very soon.
Bill Nye Net Worth 2024
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
| Annual Income | $2 Million |
| Salary | $600,000 |
| Book Royalties | $1.5 Million |
| Podcast Income | $300,000 |
| Speaking Fee | $40k per event |
| IQ Level | 122 |
Books and Royalties
Bill Nye has published many successful science education books. The lifetime sales of his books are 4 Million copies, earning him over $7.2 million in revenue to date. Bill has also created educational videos and sold over 1 Million CDs earning over $6.5 million in revenues.
Bill Nye’s House
Bill Nye has houses in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Florida. He lives in his house in California, which is solar-powered. Nye has rented out his other two houses through which he earns over $260k in rental income each year.
TV Appearances
| Name of the Show | Salary |
| The Big Bang Theory (2013) | $50,000 |
| Food Evolution Documentary | $35,000 |
| Dancing with the Stars (Season 17) | $20,000 |
| Host of ‘100 Greatest Discoveries’ on Discovery Channel | $1 Million |
PBS Nova Deal
For over two decades now, Bill Nye has been working with PBS Nova in creating science video content for their television and YouTube channels. For his contribution, Bill Nye is earning $300,000 as remuneration each year from PBS.
Bill Nye Quotes
“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.”
“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: hard work, stick-to-itiveness, and common sense.”
“I start where the last man left off.”
“We build too many walls and not enough bridges.”
FAQs
Bill Nye earns $2 million from his books and TV shows.
Yes. Bill Nye still earns syndicate revenue from his TV shows.
Bill Nye has recently bought a Tesla Model-Y.
Bill Nye earns a $180k salary per episode.