What is the average HVAC technician salary in Nevada?

The median HVAC technician salary in Nevada is $61,800 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $45,732 and $82,194 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Nevada?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Nevada, bringing total annual earnings to around $65,300. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $70,300.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Nevada?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Nevada, with an estimated median of $81,576 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does Nevada HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Nevada HVAC technicians earn $61,800/year, which is $7,572 above the national median of $54,228 (+14%). Nevada ranks #11 out of 51 states and territories.

Nevada · HVAC Technician Salary

$61,800/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Nevada, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $45,732 at the 25th percentile to $82,194 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$45,732

Median

$61,800

75th Percentile

$82,194

National Rank

#11 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Nevada

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$43,260	$21/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$54,384	$26/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$61,800	$30/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$71,070	$34/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$79,104	$38/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Nevada median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Nevada

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$65,300/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$70,300/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$66,000/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$63,800/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Nevada wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Nevada

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$61,800	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$70,452	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$72,924	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$81,576	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$58,092	-6%

Top Paying Cities in Nevada

City / Metro	Est. Median	vs. State Median
Las Vegas	$65,508	+$3,708
Henderson	$64,272	+$2,472
Reno	$60,564	-$1,236

City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.

How Nevada Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Nevada ranks #11 of 51 states

+14% (+$7,572)

California

Median: $61,300/yr

-$500

Rhode Island

Median: $62,300/yr

+$500

Hawaii

Median: $63,100/yr

+$1,300

Oregon

Median: $60,400/yr

-$1,400

Highest-paying states vs Nevada

Illinois$72,100+$10,300

Washington$70,200+$8,400

Washington D.C.$68,700+$6,900

Massachusetts$68,400+$6,600

New York$66,900+$5,100

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Compare with other states:

California — $61,300 Rhode Island — $62,300 Hawaii — $63,100 Oregon — $60,400

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026