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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Nevada (2026)
$32.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,956/year ($4,746/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,990 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Nevada (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $68,410 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 $56,956 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $68,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,233 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,956 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,746 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Nevada?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Nevada is $68,410 per year ($32.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,240 and $80,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $68,410, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $56,956 per year ($4,746 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,990 Diesel 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.