Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada

Wages, programs & career outlook

Industrial machinery mechanics (millwrights and maintenance mechanics) keep factory equipment running — production lines, conveyors, pumps, robotic cells, and packaging machines. It's heavy diagnostic work with downtime pressure: a stopped line costs money every minute.

NV Median Salary
$75,490/yr
+18% vs. national
National Median
$63,760/yr
NV Employment
2,460
Industrial Machinery Mechanics employed
NV Sponsors
5
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
16.1%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
45,700
Nationally, per yr

Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship in Nevada combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median industrial machinery mechanic wages in Nevada are $75,490/year, +18% above the national median of $63,760. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nevada has 5 registered apprenticeship sponsors for industrial machinery mechanic listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16.1% job growth for industrial machinery mechanics nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 45,700 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Nevada-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nevada Wage Spread

Annual wages for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Nevada across all experience levels.

10th pct
$51,840
Median
$75,490
90th pct
$94,240
Middle 50% of workers earn $61,230$78,020

Current Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

No industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Nevada. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship Sponsors in Nevada

5 industrial machinery mechanic-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Nevada. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 3 JATC Elko Washoe County
CARPENTERS MILLWRIGHTS JATC Las Vegas Clark County
Southern Nevada Operating and Maintenance Engineers Local 501 JATC Las Vegas Clark County
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 12 JATC N. Las Vegas Clark County
STATIONARY ENGINEERS LOCAL 39 JATC Reno Washoe County
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada

With 5 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Nevada's Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in Nevada?
The BLS reports a median wage of $75,490/yr for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Nevada (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of an Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship program?
Most Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Should I do an Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship or go to trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Industrial Machinery Mechanics combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship in Nevada?
Contact one of the 5 Industrial Machinery Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsors in Nevada (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $37,745/yr in Nevada). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Industrial Machinery Mechanics also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.