Electrician salary in Las Vegas, NV
Median pay, Las Vegas metro
$70,890/year
about $34.08 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,390 – $97,170
Half of electricians in the Las Vegas metro area earn more than $70,890 a year and half earn less. That's 12% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #16 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,810 | $22.02 |
| 25th | $48,390 | $23.26 |
| Median (50th) | $70,890 | $34.08 |
| 75th | $97,170 | $46.72 |
| 90th (top earners) | $121,200 | $58.27 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Las Vegas metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,390 ($23.26/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,390 to $97,170 ($23.26 to $46.72/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $97,170 ($46.72/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Las Vegas metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.