DOL Median (Nevada)
$78,478
vs National
+0.9%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,547
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,478
+0.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Nevada earns $78,478 in nominal terms, which is 0.9% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,547 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COBRA THERMOSOLAR PLANTS, INC. | $203,110 | 1 |
| IMATREX, INC. | $120,000 | 3 |
| TELESECURITY SCIENCES, INC. | $120,000 | 2 |
| AMEC E&C SERVICES INC. | $119,000 | 4 |
| MINDEN AIR CORP. | $114,400 | 1 |
| Morse Hydraulics USA, LLC | $108,641 | 6 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $105,000 | 720 |
| THE CAVIST CORPORATION | $104,000 | 4 |
| Nikkiso Cryo Inc. | $92,920 | 5 |
| TESLA MOTORS | $91,492 | 539 |
| GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES | $85,738 | 3 |
| Aptiv | $82,368 | 104 |
| MINING, ROCK EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | $79,483 | 3 |
| Nevada Power Company | $78,478 | 2 |
| SIERRA PACIFIC POWER DBA NV ENERGY | $77,256 | 1 |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | $75,300 | 39 |
| BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES INC. | $75,254 | 6 |
| Allegiant Travel Company | $75,000 | 5 |
| BENTLY NEVADA | $71,520 | 1 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $71,406 | 761 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Mechanical Engineers
NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Nevada
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Nevada?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Nevada is $78,478 based on 142 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Nevada earns 0.9% more than the national median of $77,792, or $77,547 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.