Machinists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $55,160 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.52
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $79,340
Employed locally 280
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $55,160
    75th
    $67,240
    90th
    $79,340

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 65% Median Machinists salary is 35% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $52,920
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $52,500

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Reno, NV is $26.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Reno, NV is 1.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.