Electricians pay range in Las Vegas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,200 or more. The middle half of electricians in Las Vegas earn between $48,390 and $97,170.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $71KMedian
- $97K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,210 | $6,268 | $36.16 |
| Median | $70,890 | $5,908 | $34.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,390 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,170 | $8,098 | $46.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Las Vegas vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Electricians in Las Vegas earn about the same as the Nevada average ($75,710) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $75,210 | $70,890 | $45,810 | $121,200 | 5,730 |
| Nevada | $75,710 | $73,570 | $46,110 | $121,200 | 8,350 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Las Vegas
On the average salary of $75,210, a single filer in Las Vegas takes home about $61,740 a year, or $5,145 a month and $2,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Las Vegas a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Vegas area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $75,210 buys what about $75,049 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Vegas ($46,670). A typical home costs $430,650, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Nevada cities
Las Vegas ranks 2nd of 3 Nevada metro areas for this job; Carson City pays the most ($85,000).
- Carson City$85,000
- Las Vegas$75,210
- Reno$73,210
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Las Vegas: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Las Vegas?
$36.16 an hour on average, and $34.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Las Vegas?
About $61,740 a year ($5,145 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,210. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do electricians earn more in Las Vegas than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (29820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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