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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nevada (2026)
$45.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,585/year ($6,299/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 6th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 2,570 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $94,890 a year — though pay ranges from $61,010 for newcomers to $113,290 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,570 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Nevada (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $94,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $75,585 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $94,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,046 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,259 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,585 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,299 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Nevada?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Nevada is $94,890 per year ($45.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,850 and $103,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $94,890, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $75,585 per year ($6,299 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,570 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.