Nevada
Welder pay in Nevada
What welders earn in Nevada: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 3 metro areas, plus job counts and 12 listed training programs.
- $64,590Average pay (state)
- $44,530Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,520Median pay (state)
- $95,050Top 10% earn over
1,600 jobs in Nevada · 12 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $44,530 | $48,700 | $61,520 | $76,670 | $95,050 | $64,590 | 1,600 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $47,000 | $57,210 | $61,520 | $67,580 | $77,950 | $63,700 | 60 |
| Reno, NV | $45,970 | $48,720 | $58,800 | $69,220 | $80,250 | $61,290 | 390 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $41,740 | $46,340 | $57,980 | $66,180 | $84,030 | $59,110 | 730 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Nevada
We matched 12 programs in Nevada: 12 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 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 Welding Technology/Welder | Las Vegas, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $4,575–$13,475 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Southern Nevada Welding Technology/Welder | Las Vegas, NV | Associate degree | 9 | $4,575–$13,475 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Southern Nevada Welding Technology/Welder | Las Vegas, NV | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,575–$13,475 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Southern Nevada Welding Technology/Welder | Las Vegas, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 70 | $4,575–$13,475 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Great Basin College Welding Technology/Welder | Elko, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $4,200–$15,347 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Great Basin College Welding Technology/Welder | Elko, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $4,200–$15,347 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Reno, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Reno, NV | Associate degree | 8 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Reno, NV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 100 | $3,502–$12,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Western Nevada College Welding Technology/Welder | Carson City, NV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $4,445–$13,931 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.