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General Contractor salary in Nevada
The middle half of general contractors in Nevada earned $32.05 to $52.12 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $62.91 or more.1 The median is 3% above the US median.2
BLS has no general contractor occupation. These figures are for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); construction managers (SOC 11-9021) in Nevada earned a median $55.41 an hour ($115,250 a year). OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed contractors are not included.
- 10th
- $27.76
- 25th
- $32.05
- Median
- $39.42
- 75th
- $52.12
- 90th
- $62.91
- 10th
- $57,730
- 25th
- $66,660
- Median
- $81,990
- 75th
- $108,410
- 90th
- $130,860
Which Nevada cities pay general contractors the most?
Carson City has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $43.21 an hour; Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has the lowest, $38.76.1
- Carson City$43.21
- Las Vegas–Henderson$38.76
- Reno$38.76
Do general contractors make $100,000 a year in Nevada?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($81,990) and the 75th percentile ($108,410).1
How much do new general contractors make in Nevada?
The lowest-paid tenth of general contractors in Nevada earned $27.76 an hour or less ($57,730 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $32.05 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are general contractors in demand in Nevada?
Projections Central expects Nevada to go from 10,260 general contractor jobs in 2024 to 11,580 in 2034, a change of 12.9%, with about 930 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.3%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 10,260 | 11,580 | 12.9% | 930 |
| United States | 921,600 | 970,600 | 5.3% | 74,400 |
How does general contractor pay compare with other trades in Nevada?
General contractors have the highest median pay of the five trades on this site in Nevada, $39.42 an hour. Electricians are next at $35.37.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.42 | $81,990 | 9,680 |
| Electricians | $35.37 | $73,570 | 8,350 |
| Plumbers | $29.62 | $61,610 | 5,370 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.09 | $60,510 | 4,170 |
| Roofers | $24.56 | $51,090 | 2,120 |
Where to train in Nevada
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Nevada, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)