HVAC technician salary in Nevada
Median $29.09 an hour for 4,170 HVAC technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
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 technicians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $19.73 – $23.26 | $41,040 – $48,390 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.26 – $36.82 | $48,390 – $76,590 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $36.82 – $43.15 | $76,590 – $89,750 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $23.31 | $30.00 | $30.58 | $39.24 | 100 | 3% above |
| Reno | $22.64 | $29.78 | $29.49 | $45.53 | 760 | 2% above |
| Las Vegas | $19.60 | $28.96 | $28.90 | $42.73 | 3,150 | about the same as |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by -11.7% since 2019.
Are there more HVAC technician jobs in Nevada?
Since 1999, the number of HVAC technicians counted in Nevada has changed by +66.8%, against +118.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +60.4%.
Table
| Year | Nevada jobs | Nevada index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,500 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 1,920 | 77 | 105 |
| 2001 | 2,050 | 82 | 108 |
| 2002 | 1,800 | 72 | 110 |
| 2003 | 1,810 | 72 | 113 |
| 2004 | 1,760 | 70 | 120 |
| 2005 | 2,210 | 88 | 128 |
| 2006 | 2,720 | 109 | 134 |
| 2007 | 2,500 | 100 | 140 |
| 2008 | 2,490 | 100 | 139 |
| 2009 | 1,460 | 58 | 130 |
| 2010 | 1,150 | 46 | 119 |
| 2011 | 1,140 | 46 | 123 |
| 2012 | 1,470 | 59 | 128 |
| 2013 | 2,070 | 83 | 134 |
| 2014 | 2,450 | 98 | 139 |
| 2015 | 1,910 | 76 | 146 |
| 2016 | 1,770 | 71 | 157 |
| 2017 | 1,860 | 74 | 164 |
| 2018 | 1,860 | 74 | 173 |
| 2019 | 2,600 | 104 | 182 |
| 2020 | 3,000 | 120 | 183 |
| 2021 | 2,100 | 84 | 190 |
| 2022 | 3,670 | 147 | 200 |
| 2023 | 4,560 | 182 | 212 |
| 2024 | 4,240 | 170 | 211 |
| 2025 | 4,170 | 167 | 218 |
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 HVAC technicians in Nevada
Nevada's labor market agency projects the number of HVAC technicians in the state to change by +14.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,390 to 5,020, with about 450 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +10.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 4,170 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 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 $74.14). The market median for the state is $29.09.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260077 |
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260091 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260083 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260085 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260086 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260080 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260087 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260082 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $46.35 | $27.79 | $74.14 | 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 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. 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 | 8 | 319 | $139,267 | $2,678 |
| Clark County | 737 | 11,874 | $86,097 | $1,656 |
| Washoe County | 201 | 3,245 | $86,052 | $1,655 |
| Lyon County | 16 | 74 | $73,006 | $1,404 |
| Douglas County | 24 | 159 | $68,673 | $1,321 |
| White Pine County | 4 | 47 | $66,697 | $1,283 |
| Churchill County | 7 | 70 | $65,452 | $1,259 |
| Nye County | 14 | 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 technicians in Nevada in May 2025, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.02; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is HVAC technician work growing in Nevada?
The BLS employer survey count of HVAC technicians in Nevada went from 1,910 in 2015 to 4,170 in 2025, +118.3%, and +60.4% since 2019. Nevada's labor market agency projects +14.3% growth for HVAC technicians between 2024 and 2034, from 4,390 to 5,020 jobs.
How many HVAC technician openings a year are there in Nevada?
Nevada projects about 450 openings a year for HVAC technicians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 40,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 49-9021. 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.