Electricians Salary in Nevada
Electricians in Nevada earn a median $73,570 a year, +16% against the national median of $63,190; they and rank 19th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 54% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, Oregon and California pay more (up to $101,310 in Oregon) and Idaho, Utah and Arizona pay less (down to $61,060 in Arizona). Nevada employs 8,350 electricians, 5.38 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.11 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 | $22.17 | $23.52 | $35.37 | $46.42 | $58.27 | $36.40 | 8,350 | 5.38 | 1.11 |
| Annual | $46,110 | $48,920 | $73,570 | $96,550 | $121,200 | $75,710 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.11
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.38
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 electricians, 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 | $39.36 | $81,880 | $48,720 | $123,750 | 300 | 9.31 | 1.91 |
| Reno, NV | $35.00 | $72,800 | $47,420 | $102,250 | 1,490 | 5.41 | 1.11 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $34.08 | $70,890 | $45,810 | $121,200 | 5,730 | 5.04 | 1.04 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $38.42 | $79,920 | $46,950 | $121,150 | 760 | 8.52 | 1.75 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $35.37 | $73,570 | 8,350 | 1.11 |
| Arizona | $29.36 | $61,060 | 21,140 | 1.34 |
| California | $36.62 | $76,160 | 73,310 | 0.83 |
| Idaho | $30.29 | $63,000 | 5,690 | 1.36 |
| Oregon | $48.71 | $101,310 | 10,590 | 1.11 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $62,000 | 11,450 | 1.36 |
See the national page for Electricians (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.