Construction Laborers Salary in Nevada
The median for construction laborers in Nevada is $48,990 a year, somewhat above the national $47,120 (+4%); the state ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. Construction Laborers earn 3% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $60,270 in California) and Idaho, Arizona and Utah pay less (down to $46,550 in Utah). Nevada employs 11,890 construction laborers, 7.66 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.09 is close to the national share.
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 | $17.50 | $20.22 | $23.55 | $31.12 | $36.86 | $25.98 | 11,890 | 7.66 | 1.09 |
| Annual | $36,400 | $42,070 | $48,990 | $64,720 | $76,660 | $54,030 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.87 | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $37.54 | $25.02 | 1,096,780 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,090 | $38,620 | $47,120 | $59,740 | $78,090 | $52,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.09
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.66
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 construction laborers, 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 | $28.76 | $59,810 | $39,020 | $100,400 | 220 | 6.79 | 0.96 |
| Reno, NV | $24.63 | $51,230 | $38,800 | $77,020 | 2,510 | 9.12 | 1.29 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $23.19 | $48,230 | $36,220 | $76,590 | 8,280 | 7.28 | 1.03 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $23.23 | $48,320 | $38,220 | $76,720 | 740 | 8.24 | 1.17 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $23.55 | $48,990 | 11,890 | 1.09 |
| Arizona | $22.40 | $46,590 | 37,630 | 1.65 |
| California | $28.98 | $60,270 | 88,240 | 0.69 |
| Idaho | $22.57 | $46,940 | 10,850 | 1.79 |
| Oregon | $24.45 | $50,860 | 12,620 | 0.91 |
| Utah | $22.38 | $46,550 | 20,950 | 1.71 |
See the national page for Construction Laborers (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.