BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Nevada
Nevada falls 37th among 50 states for mechanic pay. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $48,290 a year, $2,330 below the national median of $50,620, and 7,420 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. The wider gap is between trades: aircraft mechanics come to $94,890, 97 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 37th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $48,290 against $50,620 nationally.
- $94,890 for aircraft mechanics, 97 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
- 4.8 per 1,000 jobs are technician jobs, 7,420 in all (location quotient 1.06).
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $46,600 in Nevada
Aircraft mechanics hit $94,890 with 2,570 jobs behind it, $46,600 more than the $48,290 automotive median. Auto mechanics rank last of the 5 trades.
| Trade | Nevada median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $94,890 | $79,870 | 6th | 2,570 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $91,940 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $79,860 | $65,510 | 2nd | 2,870 | Reno, NV, $78,970 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $68,410 | $61,770 | 11th | 1,990 | Reno, NV, $74,110 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $60,520 | $54,890 | 8th | 1,020 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $60,520 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,290 | $50,620 | 37th | 7,420 | Carson City, NV, $54,270 |
Aircraft mechanics ($94,890, +$15,020), heavy equipment mechanics ($79,860, +$14,350), diesel mechanics ($68,410, +$6,640) and collision repair technicians ($60,520, +$5,630) make more than their counterparts nationwide.
Nationally, heavy equipment mechanics rank 2nd of 50 on $79,860, the best national standing of any trade here.
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV is the best metro for aircraft mechanics here, at $91,940.
Pay Holds Close Across Metro Areas in Nevada
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV leads the state's metropolitan data, $640 under the $48,290 figure for Nevada, with 67 percent of the state's 7,420 jobs; the others are Reno, NV at $50,190 and Carson City, NV at $54,270.
Moving between Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV ($47,650) and Reno, NV ($50,190) changes median pay by just $2,540, counting areas with 500 or more jobs.
Beyond the metros, Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area holds 580 jobs, 8 percent of the state, with a $47,260 median (-$1,030 on Nevada).
| Area | Median | Against Nevada | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $47,650 | -$640 | $32,600 to $82,080 | 4,970 |
| Reno, NV | $50,190 | +$1,900 | $36,730 to $80,430 | 1,580 |
| Carson City, NV | $54,270 | +$5,980 | $36,780 to $81,810 | 270 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $47,260 | -$1,030 | $34,280 to $81,530 | 580 |
Where 7,420 Mechanics Work in Nevada
The technician share is 4.8 per 1,000 jobs, near the national rate; the location quotient is 1.06. That puts Nevada 29th among 50 states on concentration.
The most concentrated trade is aircraft mechanics with a quotient of 1.87, and collision repair technicians the least at 0.68. Nationally they are much rarer.
A $2,330 Shortfall Against National Mechanic Salary in Nevada
The bottom tenth earns $33,500 or less, $1,160 less than the U.S. figure, but the ceiling of $81,180 sits near national pay. The range, $47,680, between the 10th and 90th percentiles is much like the country's range.
| Measure | Nevada | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,500 | $34,660 | -$1,160 |
| 25th percentile | $38,870 | $38,900 | -$30 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,290 | $50,620 | -$2,330 |
| 75th percentile | $73,790 | $70,430 | +$3,360 |
| 90th percentile | $81,180 | $81,790 | -$610 |
| Mean | $56,090 | $56,420 | -$330 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 7,420 | 704,640 |
Half of Nevada mechanics fall between $38,870 and $73,790 (-$30 on the nation at the 25th percentile, +$3,360 at the 75th).
The $56,090 mean runs $7,800 past the median because of the top of the scale.
The 10th percentile figure of $33,500 describes the distribution, not what a new hire earns.
Mechanic Schools in Nevada
Advanced Training Institute in Las Vegas, NV leads the state's 2 ranked programs with 48.1 out of 100 in automotive; the mix is 2 automotive across 2 schools.
Truckee Meadows Community College sits in Reno, NV, the best-paying area for mechanics at $50,190.
Mechanic Licensing in Nevada
Repair businesses are licensed or registered through the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles: garage registration.
State inspection or emissions work calls for emission inspector license (approved inspector), issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles; that is a separate matter from general repair.
Official Nevada source (leg.state.nv.us), read October 23, 2026.
Nevada Between Texas and Florida on Mechanic Pay
Texas sits closest, $48,310 ($20 more); after that comes Florida at $48,260, a gap of $30.
20 states sit inside $2,500 of $48,290, 11 within $1,000. Rank changes fast in this stretch.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Nevada
What is the mechanic salary in Nevada?
$48,290 at the median, $23.22 an hour, $2,330 below the nation. At the bottom tenth it is $33,500, at the top tenth $81,180.
Do aircraft mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Nevada?
$46,600 more at the median, $94,890 compared with $48,290 for automotive technicians in the OEWS count.
Which mechanic school in Nevada ranks highest?
Advanced Training Institute in Las Vegas, NV, scoring 48.1; 2 programs are ranked in all.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Nevada for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Nevada
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.
- Official Nevada source (leg.state.nv.us) Read October 23, 2026.