Machinist salary in Nevada
Median $25.51 an hour for 900 machinists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Machinist pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 43rd of 51 states for median machinist pay, and 49th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.51). 900 machinists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.95 – $22.16 | $39,420 – $46,090 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.16 – $30.21 | $46,090 – $62,830 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.21 – $37.16 | $62,830 – $77,290 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Machinist pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $19.52 | $27.97 | $37.37 | 280 | 10% above |
| Carson City | $16.20 | $24.84 | $36.33 | 160 | 3% below |
| Las Vegas | $18.95 | $23.55 | $35.62 | 340 | 8% below |
Machinist wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.16 | $29.30 | $14.30 | 1,200 |
| 2000 | $15.91 | $29.75 | $14.78 | 1,560 |
| 2001 | $16.85 | $30.63 | $15.43 | 1,270 |
| 2002 | $16.32 | $29.21 | $15.66 | 1,230 |
| 2003 | $17.25 | $30.18 | $15.91 | 1,180 |
| 2004 | $16.82 | $28.67 | $16.33 | 930 |
| 2005 | $17.11 | $28.21 | $16.51 | 750 |
| 2006 | $17.95 | $28.67 | $16.71 | 830 |
| 2007 | $18.86 | $29.28 | $16.94 | 810 |
| 2008 | $17.74 | $26.53 | $17.41 | 920 |
| 2009 | $17.37 | $26.07 | $18.10 | 810 |
| 2010 | $18.78 | $27.73 | $18.52 | 830 |
| 2011 | $19.84 | $28.40 | $18.86 | 1,040 |
| 2012 | $19.91 | $27.92 | $18.99 | 1,050 |
| 2013 | $18.19 | $25.14 | $19.03 | 1,250 |
| 2014 | $17.46 | $23.74 | $19.22 | 980 |
| 2015 | $17.44 | $23.69 | $19.49 | 1,000 |
| 2016 | $18.94 | $25.41 | $20.05 | 620 |
| 2017 | $20.30 | $26.66 | $20.48 | 730 |
| 2018 | $19.91 | $25.53 | $20.97 | 770 |
| 2019 | $18.64 | $23.47 | $21.36 | 1,170 |
| 2020 | $20.10 | $25.00 | $22.04 | 1,050 |
| 2021 | $22.95 | $27.27 | $22.95 | 780 |
| 2022 | $23.00 | $25.30 | $23.32 | 870 |
| 2023 | $23.29 | $24.61 | $24.44 | 810 |
| 2024 | $26.72 | $27.42 | $27.00 | 860 |
| 2025 | $25.51 | $25.51 | $28.24 | 900 |
In today's dollars, the median machinist wage in Nevada changed by +7.7% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do machinists make in Nevada?
The median machinist in Nevada earned $25.51 an hour ($53,050 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $28.24. The middle half earn $22.16–$30.21; the top 10% earn more than $37.16.
Where does Nevada rank for machinist pay?
Nevada ranks 43rd of 51 states for machinist pay, with a median of $25.51 an hour, and 49th after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union machinist rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a machinist classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many machinists work in Nevada?
BLS counted 900 machinists in Nevada in May 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.31; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 51-4041.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.