Elevator mechanic salary in Nevada
Median $68.25 an hour for 510 elevator mechanics, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Elevator mechanic pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 2nd of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 2nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $68.25). 510 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $49.48 – $60.71 | $102,920 – $126,270 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $60.71 – $79.71 | $126,270 – $165,790 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $79.71 – $83.99 | $165,790 – $174,710 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $48.40 | $68.23 | $83.08 | 410 | about the same as |
Elevator mechanic wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $33.71 | $65.14 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $25.60 | $47.86 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $26.64 | $48.43 | $24.82 | 650 |
| 2005 | $38.68 | $63.76 | $28.46 | 300 |
| 2007 | $43.12 | $66.95 | $32.69 | 220 |
| 2008 | $47.47 | $70.98 | $33.35 | 130 |
| 2009 | $41.63 | $62.47 | $33.20 | 50 |
| 2010 | $46.77 | $69.05 | $34.09 | 250 |
| 2011 | $43.78 | $62.66 | $36.09 | 250 |
| 2012 | $46.69 | $65.47 | $36.85 | 220 |
| 2013 | $36.50 | $50.44 | $37.81 | 120 |
| 2016 | $58.15 | $78.00 | $37.93 | — |
| 2017 | $59.59 | $78.27 | $38.21 | — |
| 2018 | $63.36 | $81.23 | $38.36 | — |
| 2023 | $76.45 | $80.78 | $49.24 | 150 |
| 2024 | $66.32 | $68.07 | $51.24 | — |
| 2025 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $52.84 | 510 |
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Nevada?
BLS counted 510 elevator mechanics in Nevada in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 38%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for elevator mechanics in Nevada
No state projection is published for elevator mechanics in Nevada. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% growth over 2025-35 with about 1,900 openings a year; the national page has the openings breakdown and every state that does publish a figure.
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay elevator mechanics 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 $135.37). The market median for the state is $68.25.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260077 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260087 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $87.48 | $47.89 | $135.37 | NV20260090 |
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $72.36 | $46.67 | $119.03 | NV20260091 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $72.36 | $46.67 | $119.03 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $72.36 | $46.67 | $119.03 | NV20260080 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $72.36 | $46.67 | $119.03 | NV20260082 |
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.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in Nevada?
The median elevator mechanic in Nevada earned $68.25 an hour ($141,950 a year) in May 2025, 29% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $60.71–$79.71; the top 10% earn more than $83.99.
Where does Nevada rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Nevada ranks 2nd of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $68.25 an hour, and 2nd after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a elevator mechanic classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many elevator mechanics work in Nevada?
BLS counted 510 elevator mechanics in Nevada in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.13; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 47-4021. 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.