HVAC technician salary in Nevada
HVAC technicians in Nevada earn a median $29.09 an hour ($60,510 a year), in line with the US median of $29.33 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Most earn between $19.73 and $43.15. That ranks Nevada 28th of the 50 states and DC by median pay; Carson City pays the most of its metros at $30.00.
$29.09
Median hourly pay
in line with the US
$60,510
Median annual pay
$60,510 after state income tax
4,170
HVAC techs employed
2.7 per 1,000 jobs
Pay in Nevada, from entry level to the top
BLS counts 4,170 HVAC mechanics and installers on Nevada payrolls. The best-paid tenth earn at least 2.2 times what the lowest-paid tenth do ($43.15 against $19.73 an hour). The average, $30.46, sits above the median: a smaller group of high earners pulls it up.
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual | US hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $19.73 | $41,040 | $19.25 |
| 25th | $23.26 | $48,390 | $23.25 |
| Median | $29.09 | $60,510 | $29.33 |
| 75th | $36.82 | $76,590 | $37.05 |
| 90th (top tenth) | $43.15 | $89,750 | $45.78 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Annual pay is hourly × 2,080 hours.
How Nevada compares
The $29.09 median is in line with the national figure and ranks 28th of the 50 states and DC. That is 2.7 per 1,000 jobs, close to the national share. The median worker in Nevada, across every occupation, earns $22.91 an hour, so HVAC pays 27% more than the local norm. See every state on the US HVAC technician salary page.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Across Nevada's metro areas
Carson City pays the most ($30.00 an hour) and Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas the least ($28.96), a gap of $1.04. Outside the metros, the nonmetropolitan area reports $30.53.
| Area | Median hourly | HVAC techs |
|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $30.53 | 160 |
| Carson City, NV | $30.00 | 100 |
| Reno, NV | $29.78 | 760 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $28.96 | 3,150 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Areas with fewer than 100 techs are rough estimates.
What an hour of HVAC work costs in Nevada
A tech at the Nevada median earns $29.09 an hour. Our price model bills that hour at about $112 here ($74–$149), at the national level, because local HVAC wages match the US median.
Of each $112 billed, about $29 is the technician's wage. The other $83 pays for payroll taxes and benefits, insurance, the truck and tools, drive and training time nobody is billed for, and the shop's margin.
Take a typical Nevada AC repair at $390: about $242 of it is labor, the equivalent of 2.2 billed hours, and the technician's own pay for that time comes to roughly $63.
- AC repair cost in Nevada: typical $390, of which $242 is labor
- Furnace repair cost in Nevada: typical $350, of which $249 is labor
- Heat pump repair cost in Nevada: typical $410, of which $242 is labor
- HVAC tune-up cost in Nevada: typical $160, of which $160 is labor
Every other local price, wage and climate figure: HVAC prices in Nevada.
Source: wages, BLS OEWS May 2025; billable rate, HomeGuide HVAC repair costs (2026) scaled by local HVAC wages; repair prices, HVACFIND Price Index 2026Q4.2 (model estimates for a 1,500–2,500 sq ft home).
After state tax and local prices
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so the whole $60,510 median is still there before federal tax and FICA. That leaves Nevada 19th of 51 after state tax.
Prices in Nevada sit within 3% of the US average (BEA regional price parities, 2024), so the median buys about what it says: $60,522 in national terms. On that measure Nevada ranks 35th of 51.
Source: state income tax at 2026 rates, single filer, standard deduction; federal income tax, FICA and city taxes left out. Price parities: BEA, 2024.
Other trades in Nevada
Next to HVAC techs in Nevada, electricians earn $6.28 more an hour and plumbers earn $0.53 more an hour. HVAC out-earns three of the five related trades listed.
| Occupation | Median hourly | vs HVAC |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC technicians (Nevada) | $29.09 | — |
| Electricians | $35.37 | +$6.28 |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $29.62 | +$0.53 |
| Sheet metal workers | $22.47 | −$6.62 |
| Home appliance repairers | $23.11 | −$5.98 |
| Maintenance and repair workers | $25.17 | −$3.92 |
| All occupations | $22.91 | −$6.18 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing and training in Nevada
Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) licenses HVAC contractors across Nevada; the relevant classes are C-21 Refrigeration and air-conditioning (with subclassifications).
Refrigerant work also needs EPA Section 608 certification. BLS lists a postsecondary nondegree award, usually a certificate from a trade school or community college program, as the typical way in, followed by long-term on-the-job training, which BLS defines as more than 12 months. No prior work experience is required. How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Nevada.
Source: HVACFIND licensing list, checked 2026-09-30 (confirm with the board before relying on it); BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035.
Questions
How much do HVAC technicians make in Nevada?
A median $29.09 an hour, or $60,510 a year, across 4,170 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The lowest-paid tenth earn under $19.73 and the top tenth over $43.15.
Where in Nevada do HVAC technicians earn the most?
Carson City has the highest median ($30.00 an hour) and Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas the lowest ($28.96), among the 3 Nevada metros with their own BLS estimate.
How much HVAC pay is left after Nevada income tax?
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so the whole $60,510 median is still there before federal tax and FICA. This uses 2026 rates for a single filer with the standard deduction; federal income tax and FICA are not included.
Do you need a license for HVAC work in Nevada?
Contractors do. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) licenses HVAC contractors across Nevada; the relevant classes are C-21 Refrigeration and air-conditioning (with subclassifications). Anyone handling refrigerant also needs EPA Section 608 certification.
What does an hour of HVAC labor cost in Nevada?
About $112 in our price model ($74–$149), which scales national billable rates by Nevada HVAC wages. A typical AC repair here runs $390, $242 of it labor.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: HVAC mechanics and installers (49-9021)
- BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035
- O*NET 31.0: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- EPA Section 608 technician certification
- HomeGuide: HVAC repair cost and hourly rates (2026)
- Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB): license lookup
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