Carpenter Salary in Nevada

$30/hr

Discover Nevada carpenter hourly rates, annual salaries, career levels, credentials, industries, and factors affecting earning potential.

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What Carpenter Earns in Nevada

Carpenters in Nevada construct, install, and repair wood and comparable-material structures, including framing, forms, doors, windows, cabinets, and related fixtures. CareerOneStop, using BLS latest wage estimates, reports Nevada carpenters at $20.03 per hour at the 10th percentile, $29.99 median, and $49.21 at the 90th percentile. Those figures correspond to $41,670, $62,380, and $102,360 annually. Actual earnings can vary with experience, location, specialization, employer, union status, overtime, and project type. Nevada public works can use separate prevailing wage schedules, which include base wages and applicable fringe benefits. The statewide figures are occupational wages, not guaranteed rates for individual jobs or career levels.

Hourly rates by level in Nevada

These are guide ranges mapped to Nevada's latest statewide wage distribution. BLS does not publish these specific career-level rates.

Apprentice · 0–2 yrs
$20.03–$24.25/hr
▲ 0.23% from last year
Journeyman · 4–8 yrs
$24.25–$39.13/hr
▲ 0.23% from last year
Master · 8+ yrs
$39.13–$49.21/hr
▲ 0.23% from last year

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$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.

10th
$18
25th
$23
Median
$29
75th
$36
90th
$45
YOU · $28.00
Your percentile
46th
Among this market
Your annual · 40 hrs
$58,240
Before overtime and per diem
Gap to median
−$2,080
Below the median

Calculate pay with extra credentials

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1Your level

2Certifications you hold

3Shift & work type

4Overtime & per diem

Weekly overtime hours8 hrs
Per diem (per day away)$0

An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.

American RecruitsEstimate
Journeyman Carpenter
Nevada · Day Shift
Base rate$31.69
+ Registered Carpenter Apprenticeship Completion$0.75
+ NCCER Carpentry Level 1$0.75
+ NCCER Carpentry Level 3$0.75
Effective hourly$33.94
Straight · 40 hrs$1,358
Overtime · 8 hrs @ 1.5×$407
Weekly gross$1,765
Annualised · 50 weeks
$88,244
8 OT hrs/week · Nevada

Who pays the most in Nevada

Public works and specialized construction can have higher published rates.

01 / 06$79.52/hr

Clark County Public Works

This is the 2025–2026 prevailing wage rate for a union carpenter journeyman in qualifying Clark County public works.

+ Higher earning potential
+ Strong project demand
– Project specific
– Geographic limitations
02 / 06$64.42/hr

Washoe County Public Works

This is the 2025–2026 prevailing wage rate for a union carpenter journeyman in qualifying Washoe County public works.

+ Competitive wages
+ Public project access
– Project specific
– Regional limitations
03 / 06$20.03/hr

Residential Construction

Residential carpentry includes framing, installation, repairs, and finish work across Nevada's housing construction market.

+ Broad job availability
+ Varied skill paths
– Lower starting pay
– Seasonal fluctuations
04 / 06$20.03/hr

Commercial Construction

Commercial carpenters work on buildings, interiors, framing, fixtures, and other larger construction projects.

+ Larger projects
+ Skill specialization
– Project deadlines
– Employer variation
05 / 06$20.03/hr

Industrial Construction

Industrial projects can involve structural carpentry, concrete forms, installation, repair, and related construction activities.

+ Specialized experience
+ Large project exposure
– Demanding conditions
– Irregular schedules
06 / 06$79.52/hr

Heavy Highway and Engineering Public Works

Carpentry work on qualifying heavy, highway, and engineering public works follows applicable Nevada prevailing wage schedules.

+ Higher earning potential
+ Public project access
– Project specific
– Location dependent

Which states pay carpenters the most

Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.

  1. 01Hawaii$41/hr
  2. 02Illinois$37.98/hr
  3. 03California$36.50/hr
  4. 04Massachusetts$36.16/hr
  5. 05Alaska$35.51/hr
  6. 06New York$34.77/hr
  7. 07Minnesota$31.22/hr
  8. 08Connecticut$30.80/hr
  9. 09New Jersey$30.77/hr
  10. 10Maryland$30.27/hr

What each certification is worth

Sorted by payback speed.

CertificationRate bumpExtra / yearCostPayback
NCCER Carpentry Level 2+$1$2,080$1905 weeks
Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned)+$1$2,080$2105 weeks
NCCER Carpentry Level 1+$0.75$1,560$1906 weeks
Fall Protection Competent Person (OSHA-aligned)+$0.75$1,560$1656 weeks
First Aid/CPR (OSHA-aligned)+$0.25$520$707 weeks
OSHA 10-Hour Construction+$0.25$520$859 weeks
OSHA 30-Hour Construction+$0.50$1,040$1709 weeks

What overtime actually adds

Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $29.99/hr.

40 hr week
$1,200
No OT
50 hr week
$1,649
+$22,492/yr
60 hr week
$2,099
+$44,985/yr
70 hr week
$2,549
+$67,477/yr

Questions workers ask

Do Nevada carpenters need an individual contractor license?▾
An employee working for a licensed contractor generally is not the contractor simply because they perform carpentry. Nevada contractor licensing applies to businesses undertaking or offering contracting work, subject to statutory exemptions.
What contractor classification covers carpentry in Nevada?▾
Nevada recognizes C-3 Carpentry and Repairs, with work including framing, rough carpentry, siding, exterior stairs, roof decking, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, and related work.
How much experience is needed for a Nevada contractor license?▾
A trade qualified individual generally needs at least four full years of qualifying experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor within the required lookback period.
Can apprenticeship training count toward contractor licensing experience?▾
Yes. Nevada's Contractors Board states that qualifying education or training from an accredited institution may satisfy up to three years of the experience requirement when properly documented.
Are carpenter apprenticeships officially recognized in Nevada?▾
Yes. Nevada's registered apprenticeship system includes carpentry, and completed apprenticeships can result in a Certificate of Completion through the state and U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship system.
When do Nevada prevailing wage rules affect carpenters?▾
Nevada prevailing wage schedules apply to qualifying public works projects, including projects over $100,000 bid or awarded under the current state schedule. The rates include base wages and applicable fringe benefits.
Does OSHA 30 make a carpenter OSHA certified?▾
No. OSHA explains that its Outreach 10-hour and 30-hour programs provide course completion cards. They are not OSHA certifications or licenses, and only authorized trainers may issue the cards.
Can prevailing wage rates exceed normal carpenter wages?▾
Yes. Prevailing wage rates for qualifying public works can be substantially higher than statewide occupational wage figures because the prevailing wage calculation includes the basic hourly rate and applicable fringe benefits.

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These are guide ranges mapped to Nevada's 2025 statewide wage distribution. BLS does not publish these specific career-level rates.

Last updated October 1, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.