Sheet metal worker salary in Nevada
Median $22.47 an hour for 1,270 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Sheet metal worker pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 48th of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 50th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $22.47). 1,270 sheet metal workers work in the state. The top 10% earn 3.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $18.33 – $18.82 | $38,120 – $39,150 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.82 – $40.07 | $39,150 – $83,340 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $40.07 – $58.53 | $83,340 – $121,730 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $18.04 | $22.33 | $22.29 | $58.53 | 910 | 1% below |
| Reno | $18.98 | $22.15 | $21.93 | $38.00 | 280 | 1% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Sheet metal worker wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.79 | $30.51 | $14.09 | 860 |
| 2000 | $17.16 | $32.08 | $15.31 | 1,320 |
| 2001 | $19.20 | $34.90 | $15.97 | 1,200 |
| 2002 | $23.66 | $42.34 | $16.62 | 2,050 |
| 2003 | $24.76 | $43.32 | $16.83 | 2,140 |
| 2004 | $28.95 | $49.34 | $17.09 | 1,760 |
| 2005 | $26.28 | $43.32 | $17.50 | 1,390 |
| 2006 | $23.52 | $37.56 | $17.96 | 1,510 |
| 2007 | $20.81 | $32.31 | $18.85 | 1,570 |
| 2008 | $21.07 | $31.51 | $19.37 | 1,970 |
| 2009 | $32.92 | $49.40 | $19.54 | 1,640 |
| 2010 | $36.07 | $53.25 | $20.05 | 1,280 |
| 2011 | $29.66 | $42.45 | $20.55 | 1,050 |
| 2012 | $20.11 | $28.20 | $20.81 | 1,190 |
| 2013 | $17.95 | $24.81 | $21.10 | 1,230 |
| 2014 | $20.76 | $28.23 | $21.67 | 1,300 |
| 2015 | $21.11 | $28.67 | $21.99 | 950 |
| 2016 | $20.25 | $27.16 | $22.57 | 1,050 |
| 2017 | $24.95 | $32.77 | $23.07 | 1,190 |
| 2018 | $17.62 | $22.59 | $23.30 | 1,510 |
| 2019 | $27.65 | $34.82 | $24.23 | 1,210 |
| 2020 | $23.78 | $29.58 | $24.70 | 1,440 |
| 2021 | $23.37 | $27.77 | $25.69 | 840 |
| 2022 | $18.65 | $20.52 | $26.61 | 970 |
| 2023 | $31.34 | $33.11 | $28.26 | 900 |
| 2024 | $22.88 | $23.48 | $29.26 | 1,130 |
| 2025 | $22.47 | $22.47 | $29.71 | 1,270 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Nevada changed by -21.6% over the last ten years of data and by -35.5% since 2019.
Are there more sheet metal worker jobs in Nevada?
BLS counted 1,270 sheet metal workers in Nevada in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 19%. 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 sheet metal workers in Nevada
Nevada's labor market agency projects the number of sheet metal workers in the state to change by +16.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,220 to 1,420, with about 120 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.5% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 1,270 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 sheet metal workers in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay sheet metal workers 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 $83.70). The market median for the state is $22.47.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $62.09 | $34.28 | $96.37 | NV20260091 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $62.09 | $34.28 | $96.37 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $62.09 | $34.28 | $96.37 | NV20260080 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $62.09 | $34.28 | $96.37 | NV20260082 |
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260077 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260087 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $52.59 | $31.11 | $83.70 | 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 sheet metal workers), 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 sheet metal workers make in Nevada?
The median sheet metal worker in Nevada earned $22.47 an hour ($46,730 a year) in May 2025, 24% below the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $18.82–$40.07; the top 10% earn more than $58.53.
Where does Nevada rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Nevada ranks 48th of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $22.47 an hour, and 50th after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a sheet metal worker classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many sheet metal workers work in Nevada?
BLS counted 1,270 sheet metal workers in Nevada in May 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.06; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is sheet metal worker work growing in Nevada?
Nevada's labor market agency projects +16.2% growth for sheet metal workers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,220 to 1,420 jobs.
How many sheet metal worker openings a year are there in Nevada?
Nevada projects about 120 openings a year for sheet metal workers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 9,800 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 47-2211. 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.