Machinists Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $58,060 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $74,170
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $58,060
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $74,170

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 81% Median Machinists salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,640
    Greenville, NC $57,720
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $56,090
    Reno, NV $55,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $52,920
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $52,500

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $40,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,070
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Carson City, NV is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.33 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Carson City, NV is 3.4% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Carson City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.