Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Nevada
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Nevada have a median of $48,290 a year, below the national $50,620 (−5%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Oregon, Arizona and Idaho pay more (up to $64,980 in California) and Utah pays less (down to $46,570 in Utah). Nevada employs 7,420 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 4.78 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.06 is close to the national share.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $16.11 | $18.69 | $23.22 | $35.47 | $39.03 | $26.97 | 7,420 | 4.78 | 1.06 |
| Annual | $33,500 | $38,870 | $48,290 | $73,790 | $81,180 | $56,090 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.06
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.78
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $26.09 | $54,270 | $36,780 | $81,810 | 270 | 8.41 | 1.86 |
| Reno, NV | $24.13 | $50,190 | $36,730 | $80,430 | 1,580 | 5.74 | 1.27 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $22.91 | $47,650 | $32,600 | $82,080 | 4,970 | 4.37 | 0.96 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $22.72 | $47,260 | $34,280 | $81,530 | 580 | 6.47 | 1.43 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $23.22 | $48,290 | 7,420 | 1.06 |
| Arizona | $23.83 | $49,570 | 16,400 | 1.12 |
| California | $31.24 | $64,980 | 65,420 | 0.79 |
| Idaho | $23.28 | $48,420 | 5,030 | 1.30 |
| Oregon | $28.14 | $58,520 | 6,990 | 0.78 |
| Utah | $22.39 | $46,570 | 9,350 | 1.19 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.