Mechanical Engineers pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $49.37 an hour ($102,680 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110). Nevada ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.52 | $75,960 |
| 25% of workers | $41.36 | $86,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.37 | $102,680 |
| 75% of workers | $62.69 | $130,390 |
| 90% of workers | $77.02 | $160,210 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $107,600 | 640 |
| Carson City | $101,690 | 90 |
| Reno | $101,520 | 570 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $104,310 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,090 |
| Electrical Engineers | $107,400 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,780 |
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