Industrial Electrician Pay in Nevada
Updated 2026-10-31 · Based on 5 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 8 postings in the last 90 days, up 125% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 8 active industrial electricians openings in Nevada, 5 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $26, with the middle 50% earning $25–$32.
Compared to the national median of $37.57/hr, Nevada pays 30.8% below average.
The Nevada electrician labor market
Nevada is a two-market state: Las Vegas commercial and industrial construction, and the Reno–Sparks advanced-manufacturing corridor anchored by Tesla's Gigafactory and a growing data center cluster. Las Vegas never stops rebuilding itself — Strip resort renovations, the stadium district, healthcare expansion, and a steady pipeline of warehouse and distribution work — while Southern Nevada's utility-scale solar farms employ large electrical crews across the desert counties. The north is the growth story: Tesla's Gigafactory 1 (with ongoing expansions), Redwood Materials' battery-recycling campus, and hyperscale data centers clustering around Reno, Sparks, and Storey County for power, land, and tax abatements. Licensing runs through the Nevada State Contractors Board (C-2 electrical) with journeyman cards issued at the local level (Las Vegas and Reno enforce their own) — a structure that keeps mobility reasonable statewide. Nevada is right-to-work with moderate union density concentrated in Las Vegas and Reno (IBEW Local 357 Las Vegas, Local 401 Reno, Local 396 inside wiremen) — the big resort and industrial projects frequently run under PLAs, which lifts rates on the largest jobs. There is state prevailing wage on public works above thresholds, supporting school and infrastructure rates. No income tax and relatively low living costs outside the resort corridor make Nevada postings punch above their nominal rates on take-home pay. Workforce dynamics are tight at the top: the Gigafactory ecosystem and data center builds compete for the same industrial-ticket electricians, traveling packages are generous, and apprentice pipelines — while expanding — cannot yet cover the combined resort-plus-industrial load. For electricians, Las Vegas offers volume and variety while Reno–Sparks offers the country's clearest battery-and-data-center runway.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Nevada Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $35.37, 75th percentile $46.42, 90th percentile $58.27.
Source: BLS OES Nevada (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($26/hr) runs 26% below the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward lower-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
IBEW 357 (Las Vegas) journeyman base rate is $58.83/hr (2026 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 357 publications)
IBEW 401 (Reno) journeyman base rate is $52/hr (2026 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 401 publications)
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $26 | $35.37 | $55.42 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $25 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $32 | $46.42 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $58.27 | — |
| Sample size | 5 postings | OES survey | 2 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 5 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 2 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Pay by license tier in Nevada
| Tier | Median ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| apprentice | $42 | 1 |
| journeyman | $25.50 | 4 |
Tier medians come from posting classifications, not license verification.
Highest-paying industrial electricians openings in Nevada
- Journeyman Electrician — Workify Staffing (Sparks Nevada) · $42–$42/hr
- Lead Communication Tech 100% Traveler — IES Holdings (Reno) · $32–$32/hr
- Crew Lead - Structured Cabling ($3500 Sign-on Bonus) — IES Holdings (Reno) · $26–$26/hr
- Technician II - Structured Cabling ($2500 Sign-on Bonus) — IES Holdings (Reno) · $25–$25/hr
- Technician II - Structured Cabling-100 % Traveler — IES Holdings (Reno) · $25–$25/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Reno–Sparks battery and data center corridor (Gigafactory, Redwood, hyperscale) (industrial)
- Las Vegas Strip resort renovation and stadium-district pipeline (commercial)
- Southern Nevada utility-scale solar farms (utility)
IBEW locals in Nevada
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- IES Holdings – Technician II - Structured Cabling ($2500 Sign-on Bonus) – $25/hr (Reno, NV) View posting →
- IES Holdings – Crew Lead - Structured Cabling ($3500 Sign-on Bonus) – $26/hr (Reno, NV) View posting →
- Workify Staffing – Journeyman Electrician – $42/hr (Sparks Nevada, NV) View posting →
Top employers hiring industrial electricians in Nevada
Industrial Electrician openings in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
What does a industrial electrician earn in Nevada?
Based on 5 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $26, with the middle 50% earning $25–$32. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Nevada median of $35.37 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 2 in-state locals median $55.42/hr.
How does Nevada compare to the national median?
Nevada pays 30.8% below the national median of $37.57/hr for industrial electricians.
Who pays industrial electricians the most in Nevada?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are IES Holdings (4 postings), Workify Staffing (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Nevada?
Based on 5 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for industrial electrician work in Nevada is $26.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $35.37/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Nevada?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Sparks Nevada, Reno. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $26.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Nevada?
Among employers with repeated postings in Nevada, IES Holdings show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Nevada electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Nevada for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Nevada?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Nevada prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Nevada right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 5 disclosed-pay industrial electrician postings in Nevada. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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