verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Auto Mechanic Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$48,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.22/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
7,420
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,300 #46 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Nevada, explained

Auto mechanics in Nevada earn a median of $48,290 per year ($23.22 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $33,500, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $81,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $48,290 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $48,290 is worth about $48,300 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #46 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,500
$16.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,290
$23.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,180
$39.03/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $48,290 $48,300
California $64,980 $58,689 −$16,690
Oregon $58,520 $56,617 −$10,230
Arizona $49,570 $49,237 −$1,280
Idaho $48,420 $50,705 −$130
Utah $46,570 $47,105 +$1,720

Auto Mechanic in Nevada: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Nevada?

Auto mechanics in Nevada earn a median of $48,290 per year ($23.22 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Nevada pay auto mechanics well?

At $48,290, Nevada pays 5% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 7,420 work in the state.

Auto Mechanic salary in other states

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