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Press Machine Operator Salary in Nevada (2026)
$22.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,499/year ($3,375/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 18th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 580 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $47,690 a year — though pay ranges from $33,790 for newcomers to $55,430 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 580 Press Machine Operator jobs in Nevada (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $47,690 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 $40,499 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,543 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,648 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,499 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Nevada?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Nevada is $47,690 per year ($22.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,540 and $50,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $47,690, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $40,499 per year ($3,375 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 580 Press Machine Operator 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.