Millwright in Nevada: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

Skilled trades

Nevada employs 150 millwrights, with a statewide median of $63,040 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Nevada licensing picture, and where to train.

What Millwrights Earn in Nevada (May 2025)

Nevada median pay: $63,040 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $58,910
Experienced (75th percentile): $74,950
Top earners (90th percentile): $92,430
Employed in Nevada: 150
U.S. median (for comparison): $65,110 (May 2024)

Wages vary substantially by metro. Median annual pay for millwrights in major Nevada markets:

Las Vegas: $74,940 (60 employed)
Reno: $64,750 (30 employed)

What That Pay Is Worth in Nevada

Prices in Nevada run right about the national average (cost-of-living index 100.0 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $63,040 median holds roughly its face value.

Job Outlook in Nevada (2022–2032)

Nevada is projected to grow millwrights employment +13.6%, faster than the +0.0% projected nationally.

Nevada License and Certification Requirements

No state license; UBC Millwright apprenticeship — regulated by the No Nevada state license — union apprenticeship path.

Nevada does not license millwrights.
Apply to a UBC Millwrights regional apprenticeship (earn-while-you-learn, ~4 years).
Complete on-the-job training plus related instruction in precision machinery installation and alignment.

Official requirements: No Nevada state license — union apprenticeship path →

Training in Nevada

Strong pay for precision mechanical work. Nevada's mining, data-center, and manufacturing (Tahoe-Reno industrial center) base hires; some travel for installs.

Real training providers and registered apprenticeships in Nevada include:

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas — Certificate
Great Basin College — Certificate
Truckee Meadows Community College — Certificate

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People who like mechanical puzzles, want solid union wages, and are comfortable with industrial environments.

Think twice if: Heavy lifting, industrial noise, and working around large moving machinery sounds miserable rather than interesting.

Why it's resilient: Millwrights install and maintain industrial machinery — precision mechanical work that requires on-site problem solving in manufacturing plants and facilities.

First Steps

Contact the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Millwright division or check local industrial union apprenticeship openings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do millwrights make in Nevada?

The median wage for millwrights in Nevada is $63,040 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $58,910, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $92,430. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

What license or certification do you need to become a Millwright in Nevada?

No state license; UBC Millwright apprenticeship, overseen by the No Nevada state license — union apprenticeship path. Nevada does not license millwrights.

Is being a Millwright a good career in Nevada?

Millwrights install and maintain industrial machinery — precision mechanical work that requires on-site problem solving in manufacturing plants and facilities.

Which Nevada metros pay millwrights the most?

Among Nevada metro areas, Las Vegas leads at $74,940, followed by Reno ($64,750). Local pay tracks regional demand and cost of living, so the highest-paying metro isn't always the best net move.

Where can I train to become a Millwright in Nevada?

Real Nevada options include Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College. Most millwrights start with an accredited program, then earn the credential the state or employer requires.

Is Millwright a growing career in Nevada?

Nevada projects millwrights employment to change +13.6% from 2022 to 2032 — a growing field in the state.

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Nevada statewide and metro estimates for SOC 49-9044. Licensing summary compiled from the No Nevada state license — union apprenticeship path (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Nevada wages · Nevada licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities.

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.