Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Nevada compares
Nevada's median is $49,630, $7,920 (13.8%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 33rd, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $84,220 or more and the bottom 10% under $34,340. That range is wider than the national one.
The average ($55,220) is 11.3% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
There is no job count for Nevada in the May 2025 data.
Pay distribution: Nevada vs. United States
Nevada median $49,630
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Nevada annual | Nevada hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,340 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $43,710 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $49,630 | $23.86 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $65,200 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $84,220 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $55,220 | $26.55 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
- employment: not released
- location quotient: not released
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Nevada
How much does a marine mechanic make in Nevada?
The median is $49,630 a year, or $23.86 an hour (May 2025). The average is $55,220.
Is Nevada a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 33rd of 50, 13.8% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Nevada?
There is no published job count for Nevada.