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

Machinist Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$53,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.51/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
900
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,061 #49 of 51

Machinist pay in Nevada, explained

Machinists in Nevada earn a median of $53,050 per year ($25.51 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $39,420, while the most experienced machinists reach about $77,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $53,050 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $53,050 is worth about $53,061 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #49 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,420
$18.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$53,050
$25.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,290
$37.16/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $53,050 $53,061
Oregon $63,820 $61,745 −$10,770
Utah $61,280 $61,984 −$8,230
Arizona $61,080 $60,669 −$8,030
Idaho $58,810 $61,585 −$5,760
California $57,190 $51,653 −$4,140

Machinist in Nevada: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Nevada?

Machinists in Nevada earn a median of $53,050 per year ($25.51 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Nevada pay machinists well?

At $53,050, Nevada pays 10% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 900 work in the state.

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