Home / Plumbers / Nevada / Salary
- 10th
- $20.29
- 25th
- $23.34
- Median
- $29.62
- 75th
- $43.05
- 90th
- $56.94
- 10th
- $42,210
- 25th
- $48,540
- Median
- $61,610
- 75th
- $89,550
- 90th
- $118,430
Which Nevada cities pay plumbers the most?
Reno has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $37.03 an hour; Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has the lowest, $28.70.1
- Reno$37.03
- Carson City$30.79
- Las Vegas–Henderson$28.70
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Nevada?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($89,550) and the 90th ($118,430).1
How much do new plumbers make in Nevada?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Nevada earned $20.29 an hour or less ($42,210 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.34 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Nevada?
Projections Central expects Nevada to go from 5,670 plumber jobs in 2024 to 6,230 in 2034, a change of 9.9%, with about 540 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 5,670 | 6,230 | 9.9% | 540 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Nevada?
Plumbers rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Nevada. General contractors have the highest median, $39.42 an hour.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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)