Construction laborer salary in Nevada
Median $23.55 an hour for 11,890 construction laborers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Construction laborer pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 23rd of 51 states for median construction laborer pay, and 29th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.55). 11,890 construction laborers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.50 – $20.22 | $36,400 – $42,070 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.22 – $31.12 | $42,070 – $64,720 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $31.12 – $36.86 | $64,720 – $76,660 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction laborer pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $18.76 | $28.76 | $29.32 | $48.27 | 220 | 22% above |
| Reno | $18.65 | $24.63 | $24.39 | $37.03 | 2,510 | 5% above |
| Las Vegas | $17.41 | $23.19 | $23.14 | $36.82 | 8,280 | 2% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Construction laborer wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.56 | $20.41 | $10.85 | 10,470 |
| 2000 | $11.98 | $22.40 | $11.15 | 10,260 |
| 2001 | $12.74 | $23.16 | $11.57 | 10,210 |
| 2002 | $12.01 | $21.49 | $11.90 | 10,500 |
| 2003 | $12.50 | $21.87 | $11.86 | 9,890 |
| 2004 | $12.67 | $21.59 | $12.10 | 9,980 |
| 2005 | $12.74 | $21.00 | $12.22 | 11,460 |
| 2006 | $13.90 | $22.20 | $12.66 | 13,450 |
| 2007 | $14.83 | $23.03 | $13.13 | 11,560 |
| 2008 | $15.93 | $23.82 | $13.71 | 9,950 |
| 2009 | $18.25 | $27.39 | $14.01 | 7,410 |
| 2010 | $18.16 | $26.81 | $14.08 | 5,840 |
| 2011 | $17.51 | $25.06 | $14.30 | 5,720 |
| 2012 | $16.54 | $23.19 | $14.42 | 5,410 |
| 2013 | $16.27 | $22.48 | $14.64 | 6,720 |
| 2014 | $17.62 | $23.96 | $14.95 | 7,150 |
| 2015 | $17.56 | $23.85 | $15.34 | 8,090 |
| 2016 | $17.15 | $23.00 | $16.07 | 8,730 |
| 2017 | $16.70 | $21.93 | $16.60 | 8,530 |
| 2018 | $16.60 | $21.28 | $17.21 | 10,160 |
| 2019 | $17.30 | $21.79 | $17.72 | 11,220 |
| 2020 | $17.54 | $21.82 | $18.22 | 10,850 |
| 2021 | $18.11 | $21.52 | $18.16 | 11,040 |
| 2022 | $21.23 | $23.35 | $19.59 | 10,430 |
| 2023 | $22.71 | $24.00 | $21.78 | 10,170 |
| 2024 | $22.97 | $23.57 | $22.47 | 11,420 |
| 2025 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $22.66 | 11,890 |
In today's dollars, the median construction laborer wage in Nevada changed by -1.3% over the last ten years of data and by +8.1% since 2019.
Are there more construction laborer jobs in Nevada?
Since 1999, the number of construction laborers counted in Nevada has changed by +13.6%, against +43.7% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +6.0%.
Table
| Year | Nevada jobs | Nevada index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10,470 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 10,260 | 98 | 108 |
| 2001 | 10,210 | 98 | 108 |
| 2002 | 10,500 | 100 | 109 |
| 2003 | 9,890 | 94 | 110 |
| 2004 | 9,980 | 95 | 112 |
| 2005 | 11,460 | 110 | 122 |
| 2006 | 13,450 | 128 | 133 |
| 2007 | 11,560 | 110 | 138 |
| 2008 | 9,950 | 95 | 134 |
| 2009 | 7,410 | 71 | 112 |
| 2010 | 5,840 | 56 | 102 |
| 2011 | 5,720 | 55 | 102 |
| 2012 | 5,410 | 52 | 107 |
| 2013 | 6,720 | 64 | 108 |
| 2014 | 7,150 | 68 | 112 |
| 2015 | 8,090 | 77 | 116 |
| 2016 | 8,730 | 83 | 120 |
| 2017 | 8,530 | 82 | 126 |
| 2018 | 10,160 | 97 | 131 |
| 2019 | 11,220 | 107 | 134 |
| 2020 | 10,850 | 104 | 127 |
| 2021 | 11,040 | 105 | 127 |
| 2022 | 10,430 | 100 | 133 |
| 2023 | 10,170 | 97 | 134 |
| 2024 | 11,420 | 109 | 138 |
| 2025 | 11,890 | 114 | 144 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for construction laborers in Nevada
Nevada's labor market agency projects the number of construction laborers in the state to change by +15.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 14,800 to 17,050, with about 1,480 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +7.3% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 11,890 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Nevada labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for construction laborers in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay construction laborers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 17 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $55.41). The market median for the state is $23.55.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $41.03 | $34.24 | $75.27 | NV20260091 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $41.03 | $34.24 | $75.27 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $41.03 | $34.24 | $75.27 | NV20260080 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $41.03 | $34.24 | $75.27 | NV20260082 |
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260077 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260087 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $37.58 | $17.83 | $55.41 | NV20260090 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Nevada prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Nevada?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at specialty trade contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just construction laborers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 11 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 50,949 in 2015 to 81,218 in 2025, +59.4%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storey County | 37 | 852 | $114,129 | $2,195 |
| Elko County | 74 | 910 | $93,528 | $1,799 |
| Carson City | 133 | 1,509 | $87,803 | $1,689 |
| Churchill County | 34 | 481 | $82,027 | $1,577 |
| Washoe County | 1,091 | 16,449 | $79,003 | $1,519 |
| Clark County | 2,999 | 58,383 | $77,825 | $1,497 |
| White Pine County | 14 | 120 | $77,470 | $1,490 |
| Humboldt County | 24 | 115 | $71,264 | $1,370 |
| Douglas County | 148 | 1,067 | $70,253 | $1,351 |
| Lyon County | 104 | 770 | $66,608 | $1,281 |
| Lincoln County | 6 | 46 | $64,369 | $1,238 |
| Nye County | 68 | 562 | $56,675 | $1,090 |
| Esmeralda County | — | — | — | — |
| Lander County | — | — | — | — |
| Mineral County | — | — | — | — |
| Pershing County | — | — | — | — |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction laborers make in Nevada?
The median construction laborer in Nevada earned $23.55 an hour ($48,990 a year) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $22.66. The middle half earn $20.22–$31.12; the top 10% earn more than $36.86.
Where does Nevada rank for construction laborer pay?
Nevada ranks 23rd of 51 states for construction laborer pay, with a median of $23.55 an hour, and 29th after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction laborer rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction laborer classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction laborers work in Nevada?
BLS counted 11,890 construction laborers in Nevada in May 2025, 7.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.09; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is construction laborer work growing in Nevada?
The BLS employer survey count of construction laborers in Nevada went from 8,090 in 2015 to 11,890 in 2025, +47.0%, and +6.0% since 2019. Nevada's labor market agency projects +15.2% growth for construction laborers between 2024 and 2034, from 14,800 to 17,050 jobs.
How many construction laborer openings a year are there in Nevada?
Nevada projects about 1,480 openings a year for construction laborers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 120,000 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 47-2061. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Nevada labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.