Machinist Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Machinists in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$53,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $58,750
State Rank
#43 of 51
900 employed here

How much does a Machinist make in Nevada?

Machinists in Nevada take home a median of $53,050 annually — roughly $25.50 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $58,750.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $39,420 while the top 10% make $77,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,090 and $62,830 a year.

Machinist salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,420$18.95
25th percentile (early career)$46,090$22.16
50th percentile (median)$53,050$25.50
75th percentile (experienced)$62,830$30.21
90th percentile (top earners)$77,290$37.16

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories for Machinist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$84,410
2Alaska$77,670
3District of Columbia$72,900
4Massachusetts$67,270
5Washington$66,160

Working as a Machinist in Nevada

Nationally, about 287,000 people work as Machinists in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($53,050) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Machinist make in Nevada?
The median Machinist salary in Nevada is $53,050 per year, or about $25.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,420 at the entry level to $77,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Machinists about 10% less than the national median of $58,750. Nevada ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Machinists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $53,050 a year. About 900 Machinists are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.