OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
Las Vegas JATC
IBEW Local 357
Las Vegas, NV · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman
$38–$48/hr
Verified May 17, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
Apprenticeships
Nevada.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
4,994
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
3
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Nevada · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 4,994 total
Electrician
1,263 apprentices$19.27/hr avg start
Other Construction
628 apprentices$25.70/hr avg start
Carpenter
623 apprentices$24.55/hr avg start
Laborer
394 apprentices$20.30/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
359 apprentices$24.89/hr avg start
Plumber
297 apprentices$20.84/hr avg start
Ironworker
287 apprentices$24.91/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
272 apprentices$24.97/hr avg start
+7 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$19.27/hr
avg starting wage
Other Construction
$25.70/hr
avg starting wage
Carpenter
$24.55/hr
avg starting wage
Laborer
$20.30/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Nevada · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$36.15/hr
~$75K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$32.17/hr
~$67K/yr
HVAC Techs
$29.58/hr
~$62K/yr
Line Installers
$52.83/hr
~$110K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 3 metro areas in Nevada. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
SMART Local 88 (Las Vegas)
SMART Local 88
Las Vegas, NV · Sheet Metal / HVAC
Year 1 wage
$24–$25/hr
Journeyman
$40–$48/hr
Verified May 17, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
OPENS SOONABCRELOCATION OK
ABC Nevada (July window)
Las Vegas, NV · Electrical, Low Voltage, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Plumbing (Reno)
Year 1 wage
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman
$26–$36/hr
Verified May 17, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
WAITLISTABCRELOCATION OK
ABC Nevada (Las Vegas)
Las Vegas, NV · Electrician, Low Voltage, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Plumbing (Reno), Equipment Operators
Year 1 wage
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman
$26–$36/hr
Verified May 17, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
CALL TO CHECKUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
Northern Nevada JATC (Reno)
IBEW Local 401
Reno, NV · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman
$36–$44/hr
Verified May 17, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
5 manually verified. Nevada has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Nevada with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carpenters JATC Southern Nevada | LAS VEGAS | CarpenterPainter/Finisher | 760 | UNION |
CALIFORNIA NV LINE JATC | Riverside | Electrician | 683 | UNION |
ELECTRICAL LOCAL #401 Union/Labor | RENO | Electrician | 458 | UNION |
Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada - WIREMAN | LAS VEGAS | Electrician | 432 | UNION |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OF LAS VEGAS | LAS VEGAS | Operating EngineerCarpenterElectrician+1 | 298 | non-union |
PLUMBERS LOCAL 350 JATC | SPARKS | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumberHVAC Technician | 277 | UNION |
Painters DC16 JATC South--Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute | HENDERSON | Painter/Finisher | 232 | UNION |
NEVADA BRICK & TILE JATC | LAS VEGAS | Bricklayer/Mason | 231 | UNION |
Carpenters JATC Northern Nevada | RENO | Painter/FinisherCarpenter | 215 | UNION |
Laborers' Training Fund for Northern Nevada Union/Labor | RENO | Laborer | 214 | UNION |
PLUMBERS LOCAL 525 JATC | LAS VEGAS | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 196 | UNION |
Southern Nevada Laborers' Training Trust Union/Labor | LAS VEGAS | Laborer | 168 | UNION |
SHEET METAL LOCAL 26 JATC | SPARKS | Sheet Metal Worker | 159 | UNION |
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 3 JATC | RENO | Operating Engineer | 151 | UNION |
SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL 669 JATC | North Las Vegas | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 146 | UNION |
IRONWORKERS LOCAL 433 JATC | Henderson | Ironworker | 131 | UNION |
ELEVATORS LOCAL 18 JATC | LAS VEGAS | Elevator Constructor | 130 | UNION |
NEVADA ROOFERS LOCAL 162 JATC None | Henderson | Roofer | 125 | UNION |
ABC NV Chapter - Reno Other | RENO | CarpenterElectricianSheet Metal Worker+2 | 124 | non-union |
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 12 JATC | NORTH LAS VEGAS | Operating Engineer | 123 | UNION |
SHEET METAL LOCAL 88 JATC Union/Labor | LAS VEGAS | Sheet Metal Worker | 119 | UNION |
IRONWORKERS LOCAL 118 JATC | RENO | Ironworker | 104 | UNION |
OP&CM Int'l Assn Local 797 Appr & Jrnymn Training Trust for So NV Union/Labor | LAS VEGAS | Painter/FinisherBricklayer/Mason | 96 | UNION |
IRONWORKERS LOCAL 416 JATC | Henderson | Ironworker | 91 | UNION |
PLUMBING HEATING COOLING CONTRACTORS OF NV | Henderson | Plumber | 87 | non-union |
Painters DC16 JATC North--Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute Union/Labor | Sparks | Painter/Finisher | 84 | UNION |
Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers-Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute - Southern NV Union/Labor | Henderson | Glazier | 57 | UNION |
NEVADA POWER COMPANY | LAS VEGAS | Electrician | 49 | UNION |
Sierra Pacific Power | RENO | ElectricianCarpenter | 40 | non-union |
CEMENT MASONS & PLASTERERS LOCAL 797 JATC NORTH Union/Labor | SPARKS | Painter/FinisherBricklayer/Mason | 40 | UNION |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Nevada may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Nevada?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Nevada free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Nevada Licensing
Nevada is a right-to-work state and an SAA state. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) licenses electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors under a unified contractor licensing system. The Nevada Board of Plumbing Examiners issues journeyman and master plumbing licenses separately.