Difference From U.S. Median
+$15,020
Median Hourly Wage
$45.62
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
2,570
Median Pay Rank Among States
6th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Nevada is a rare case: it out-earns every bordering state that reports a median aircraft mechanic wage. The aircraft mechanic salary in Nevada is $94,890 a year, or $45.62 an hour, $15,020 above the $79,870 national median, ranking the state 6th of 50.
The gap is widest with Idaho, where Nevada's median runs $33,640 higher. Las Vegas anchors the state's aviation-maintenance activity, with a location quotient of 1.89 and 1,900 mechanics earning a median of $91,940 a year, or $44.20 an hour, plus Nellis Air Force Base's 57th Maintenance Group nearby.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nevada by Percentile
| Percentile | Nevada | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,010 | $48,780 | +$12,230 |
| 25th percentile | $77,850 | $62,630 | +$15,220 |
| Median (50th) | $94,890 | $79,870 | +$15,020 |
| 75th percentile | $103,470 | $99,130 | +$4,340 |
| 90th percentile | $113,290 | $128,890 | -$15,600 |
| Mean (average) | $91,000 | $84,740 | +$6,260 |
Rank among states: 6th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nevada by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 1,900 | $91,940 | $44.20 | 1.89 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Nevada
| Occupation | Employed | Nevada Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 2,570 | $94,890 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 50 | $80,040 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 430 | $50,060 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 50 | $102,980 | $82,890 |
Nevada Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 2,310 | 2,660 | +15.2% | 220 |
| Avionics technicians | 160 | 180 | +12.4% | 20 |
Nevada Out-Earns Every Neighboring State
Nevada's median aircraft mechanic pay beats California's $86,100, Oregon's $82,850, Arizona's $75,300, Utah's $70,160, and Idaho's $61,250, the widest of any margin among neighbors at $33,640. That sweep makes Nevada an outlier: most states with several land borders trail at least one neighbor.
Fast Growth Around Las Vegas
Las Vegas concentrates Nevada's aviation-maintenance jobs, with a location quotient of 1.89 and 1,900 mechanics earning a median of $91,940 a year. Nellis Air Force Base's 57th Maintenance Group, a fighter maintenance unit, sits in the same metro. Statewide, Projections Central expects 15.2% job growth through 2034, with roughly 220 openings a year.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nevada vs. Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: national, state, metropolitan area, and industry estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
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