Mechanical Principal Engineer Salary in Reno, Nevada

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How much does a Mechanical Principal Engineer make in Reno, NV? The average Mechanical Principal Engineer salary in Reno, NV is $169,069 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $154,681 and $183,661. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Fire Protection Engineer (Mechanical)
Pantex - AMARILLO , TX
Location: Amarillo, TX. Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer (Mechanical). Career Level From: Associate. Career Level To: Specialist. Organization: Fire Protecti
- 137 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
The LiRo Group - BOSTON , MA
Mechanical Engineer. US-MA-Boston. Job ID. 2025-3062. Type. Regular Full-Time. of Openings. 1. Category. MEP. The LiRo Group Boston MA. Overview. Due to our con
- 16 days ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Houston , TX
Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC - HOUSTON , TX
Houston, Texas, United States. Full-time. Job Category: Engineering. Employee Group: Employee. Employment Type: Undefined term. Workplace: Hybrid. Company Descr
- 11 days ago
Principal Associate, Ping Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Principal Associate, Ping Engineer. Job Description. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its
- 4 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products
- 4 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products
- 4 days ago

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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