Nevada · HVAC Technician Salary
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
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $43,260 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $54,384 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
2
active positions
Salary Range
$66,560
to $76,960
Avg Posted Salary
$71,760
midpoint avg/yr
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Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$65,300/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$70,300/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$66,000/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $61,800 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $70,452 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $72,924 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $81,576 |
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · Nevada ranks #11 of 51 states
Median: $61,300/yr
Median: $62,300/yr
Median: $63,100/yr
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Data Sources
State median salary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release, SOC 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Experience-level and specialization estimates apply BLS-observed wage progression ratios. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.
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EPA 608, state contractor licenses, NATE certification, and more.
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $61,800 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $71,070 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $79,104 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Nevada median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$63,800/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Nevada wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $58,092 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $60,400/yr
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