SOC 49-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Machinery Mechanics — Nevada
Nevada · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada comes to $77,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,520 by 20.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada comes to $77,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,520 by 20.5%. Pay ranges from under $59,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,710 to $79,920.
Employment stands at 2,240, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Nevada ranks number 3rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $77,810. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 202nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,450 | −7.9% |
| 25th | $64,710 | +0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $77,750 | +20.5% |
| 75th | $79,920 | +23.9% |
| 90th | $96,150 | +49.0% |
| Mean | $75,900 | +17.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $77,810 | 1,090 | |
| 2 | Carson City | $76,320 | 30 | |
| 3 | Las Vegas | $74,570 | 760 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $77,750 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$77,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,750US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,750 a year, 20.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,450 to $96,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $77,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $77,750, or $37.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,520, so pay in Nevada is 20.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $96,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $77,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,240 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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