Nevada
HVAC/R Technician pay in Nevada
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Nevada: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 3 metro areas, plus job counts and 12 listed training programs.
- $63,350Average pay (state)
- $41,040Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,510Median pay (state)
- $89,750Top 10% earn over
4,170 jobs in Nevada · 12 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Nevada
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $41,040 | $48,390 | $60,510 | $76,590 | $89,750 | $63,350 | 4,170 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $48,490 | $52,040 | $62,400 | $73,320 | $81,620 | $65,060 | 100 |
| Reno, NV | $47,090 | $49,510 | $61,940 | $77,290 | $94,700 | $65,340 | 760 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $40,760 | $48,020 | $60,240 | $76,590 | $88,870 | $62,480 | 3,150 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Nevada
We matched 12 programs in Nevada: 9 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 3 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Las Vegas, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,575–$13,475 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| College of Southern Nevada Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Las Vegas, NV | Associate degree | 24 | $4,575–$13,475 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Reno, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 38 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reno, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reno, NV | Associate degree | 0 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reno, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| United Education Institute-Las Vegas Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Las Vegas, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 70 | $21,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Western Nevada College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Carson City, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,445–$13,931 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Advanced Training Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Las Vegas, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 86 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Plumbers Local 525 JATC HVAC | Las Vegas, NV | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.