Electricians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $63,710 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $43,510
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 1,520
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,510
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $63,710
    75th
    $80,660
    90th
    $102,590

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 75% Median Electricians salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $76,950
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $76,940
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,010
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,190
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $61,480

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Reno, NV is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.16 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Reno, NV is 2.2% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Reno?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $43,510 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.