BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Nevada 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$73,570/yr median · $35.37/hr
State Median
$74k
vs. National
+$10k
Top 10%
$121k
COL-Adjusted
$72k
Electrician Salary Range in Nevada
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Nevada, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$46k
$46,110/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$74k
$73,570/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$121k
$121,200/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Nevada earners makes about $46,110/yr, while the top 10% earn $121,200/yr or more — a range of $75,090. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Nevada Ranks
Nevada ranks #18 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Nevada pays $10,380 above the national average.
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 102 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $72,127/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Nevada, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson Metro | $61,200 | -12.4k |
| Reno-Sparks | $60,400 | -13.2k |
| Carson City | $56,800 | -16.8k |
| Laughlin / Pahrump | $52,400 | -21.2k |
| Elko | $64,800 | -8.8k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $17 - $22/hr | $35,000 - $46,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4-5) | $25 - $33/hr | $52,000 - $69,000 |
| Journeyman | $31 - $44/hr | $64,000 - $91,000 |
| Master Electrician (Lic Qualifier) | $38 - $54/hr | $79,000 - $112,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor (C-2) | $95 - $170/hr billed | $95,000 - $240,000 net |
Nevada Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Nevada
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 357 (Las Vegas), Local 401 (Reno), Local 396 (line/utility outside)
Union share: approximately 33% of electricians in Nevada are union, with Las Vegas above 45%.
Union electricians in Nevada typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Nevada
Nevada electricians benefit from sustained Las Vegas Strip construction (Fontainebleau opened 2023, Hard Rock Sahara rebuild, MSG Sphere ongoing maintenance), Tesla Gigafactory continued expansion in Sparks, lithium-ion battery and rare-earth processing plants in Northern Nevada, and military electrical work at Nellis AFB and Naval Air Station Fallon. Elko-area gold mining adds industrial electrical demand at premium rates with remote-site lodging.
Major Employers in Nevada
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Related Pages
State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.