Machinists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $52,920 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.44
10th percentile $41,530
90th percentile $74,950
Employed locally 300
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,530
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $52,920
    75th
    $60,060
    90th
    $74,950

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% 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
    Carson City, NV $58,060
    Greenville, NC $57,720
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $56,090
    Reno, NV $55,160
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $52,500

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,300
    Production Workers, All Other $36,960
    Bakers $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Las Vegas, NV is $25.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 5.8% below 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,530 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.