Carpenters Salary in Nevada
The median for carpenters in Nevada is $62,380 a year, somewhat above the national $60,580 (+3%); the state ranks 16th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $75,920 in California) and Arizona, Utah and Idaho pay less (down to $52,000 in Idaho). Nevada employs 12,700 carpenters, 8.19 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.90 means the occupation is more concentrated in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $20.03 | $24.25 | $29.99 | $39.13 | $49.21 | $33.29 | 12,700 | 8.19 | 1.90 |
| Annual | $41,670 | $50,440 | $62,380 | $81,400 | $102,360 | $69,250 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 16th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.90
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $30.61 | $63,660 | $48,830 | $103,930 | 100 | 3.23 | 0.75 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $29.99 | $62,380 | $41,430 | $102,910 | 9,310 | 8.19 | 1.90 |
| Reno, NV | $29.98 | $62,350 | $44,920 | $96,900 | 2,750 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $30.47 | $63,380 | $46,790 | $101,220 | 510 | 5.68 | 1.32 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $29.99 | $62,380 | 12,700 | 1.90 |
| Arizona | $28.17 | $58,580 | 16,230 | 1.16 |
| California | $36.50 | $75,920 | 100,750 | 1.28 |
| Idaho | $25.00 | $52,000 | 8,380 | 2.27 |
| Oregon | $30.23 | $62,870 | 15,110 | 1.78 |
| Utah | $25.17 | $52,360 | 15,220 | 2.03 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.