HVAC technician salary in Nevada
Median $29.09 an hour for 4,170 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 28th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 35th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.09). 4,170 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.73 – $23.26 | $41,040 – $48,390 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.26 – $36.82 | $48,390 – $76,590 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.82 – $43.15 | $76,590 – $89,750 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $23.31 | $30.00 | $39.24 | 100 | 3% above |
| Reno | $22.64 | $29.78 | $45.53 | 760 | 2% above |
| Las Vegas | $19.60 | $28.96 | $42.73 | 3,150 | about the same as |
HVAC technician wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.15 | $29.28 | $14.50 | 2,500 |
| 2000 | $16.34 | $30.55 | $15.76 | 1,920 |
| 2001 | $16.45 | $29.90 | $16.35 | 2,050 |
| 2002 | $17.15 | $30.69 | $16.78 | 1,800 |
| 2003 | $17.34 | $30.34 | $16.90 | 1,810 |
| 2004 | $18.25 | $31.10 | $17.43 | 1,760 |
| 2005 | $19.63 | $32.36 | $17.81 | 2,210 |
| 2006 | $20.45 | $32.66 | $18.11 | 2,720 |
| 2007 | $20.73 | $32.19 | $18.44 | 2,500 |
| 2008 | $21.17 | $31.66 | $19.08 | 2,490 |
| 2009 | $22.49 | $33.75 | $19.76 | 1,460 |
| 2010 | $23.67 | $34.95 | $20.45 | 1,150 |
| 2011 | $23.51 | $33.65 | $20.86 | 1,140 |
| 2012 | $24.34 | $34.13 | $20.98 | 1,470 |
| 2013 | $25.83 | $35.70 | $21.10 | 2,070 |
| 2014 | $27.15 | $36.92 | $21.46 | 2,450 |
| 2015 | $26.23 | $35.63 | $21.69 | 1,910 |
| 2016 | $26.07 | $34.97 | $22.07 | 1,770 |
| 2017 | $26.08 | $34.25 | $22.64 | 1,860 |
| 2018 | $25.81 | $33.09 | $22.89 | 1,860 |
| 2019 | $26.15 | $32.93 | $23.43 | 2,600 |
| 2020 | $26.61 | $33.10 | $24.32 | 3,000 |
| 2021 | $28.57 | $33.94 | $23.38 | 2,100 |
| 2022 | $27.46 | $30.21 | $24.71 | 3,670 |
| 2023 | $28.19 | $29.79 | $27.55 | 4,560 |
| 2024 | $28.48 | $29.23 | $28.75 | 4,240 |
| 2025 | $29.09 | $29.09 | $29.33 | 4,170 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Nevada changed by -18.4% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for hvac technicians in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay hvac technicians 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 $69.64). The market median for the state is $29.09.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260077 |
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260091 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260083 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260085 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260086 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260080 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260087 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260082 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $43.10 | $26.54 | $69.64 | NV20260090 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. 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 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just hvac technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storey County | 319 | $139,267 | $2,678 |
| Clark County | 11,874 | $86,097 | $1,656 |
| Washoe County | 3,245 | $86,052 | $1,655 |
| Lyon County | 74 | $73,006 | $1,404 |
| Douglas County | 159 | $68,673 | $1,321 |
| White Pine County | 47 | $66,697 | $1,283 |
| Churchill County | 70 | $65,452 | $1,259 |
| Nye County | 182 | $58,946 | $1,134 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Nevada?
The median hvac technician in Nevada earned $29.09 an hour ($60,510 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $23.26–$36.82; the top 10% earn more than $43.15.
Where does Nevada rank for hvac technician pay?
Nevada ranks 28th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $29.09 an hour, and 35th after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Nevada?
BLS counted 4,170 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Nevada in May 2025, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.02; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 49-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.