Careers · Machinists · Nevada
Machinists in Nevada
Machinists set up and operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments. They may fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and machine tools themselves In Nevada the median pay is $53,050 a year, 10% below the national median of $58,750.
$53,050median pay in Nevada, per year
$46,090–$62,830middle half earn
900employed in Nevada
$58,750U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Nevada
144open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Nevada or remote
21employers hiring
72posted in the last 7 days
IN · CA · FLwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)MechanicalProduction and ProcessingDesignEngineering and TechnologyEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Machinists.
Licenses and training in Nevada
Machinists pay in other states
Hawaii · $84,410Alaska · $77,670District of Columbia · $72,900Massachusetts · $67,270Washington · $66,160Oregon · $63,820New Jersey · $63,190Wyoming · $63,070Vermont · $62,680Delaware · $62,650
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machinists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machinists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-4041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada, annual.