How does Henderson HVAC pay compare to the Nevada average?

Henderson HVAC technicians earn $64,272/year, which is $2,472 above the Nevada state median of $61,800 (+4%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Henderson?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Henderson are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$72,772), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Henderson, Nevada · HVAC Technician Salary

$64,272/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Henderson, Nevada?

The median HVAC technician salary in Henderson, Nevada is $64,272 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $47,561 and $85,482 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Henderson, Nevada, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $47,561 at the 25th percentile to $85,482 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$47,561

Median

$64,272

75th Percentile

$85,482

vs. State Median

+4%

Salary by Experience Level in Henderson

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$44,990	$22/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$56,559	$27/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$64,272	$31/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$73,913	$36/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$82,268	$40/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Henderson

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$67,772/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$72,772/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$68,472/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$66,272/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Henderson

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$64,272	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$73,270	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$75,841	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$84,839	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$60,416	-6%

How Henderson Compares

vs. Nevada Median

State median: $61,800/yr

+4% (+$2,472)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+19% (+$10,044)

Las Vegas

Est. median: $65,508/yr

+$1,236

Reno

Est. median: $60,564/yr

-$3,708

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026