LED & Solar recruiters serving Las Vegas.
Solar photovoltaic installers are scarcer in Las Vegas than in most of the country, 73% fewer per job, so the roughly 60 who work here are rarely short of offers. BLS counts 294 business locations of nonresidential electrical contractors across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Las Vegas.
BLS counts about 6,330 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Las Vegas metro, the largest group being electricians (about 5,730). Relative to the size of the local economy, solar photovoltaic installers are far less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.27). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the LED & Solar hub.
Solar PV Installer
Las Vegas: 60 employed · $67,810 median, 5th-highest of 39 metros
NABCEP-Certified Solar Technician
Commercial LED Retrofit Electrician
Las Vegas: 5,730 employed · $70,890 median, 39th-highest of 112 metros
Solar Electrician
Solar Project Manager
O*NET 47-1011.03 - Solar Energy Installation Managers, a Bright Outlook occupation; wage data rolls up to the parent 47-1011 group
Solar Estimator/Designer
Las Vegas: 1,560 employed · $82,110 median, 24th-highest of 111 metros
Energy Auditor/Efficiency Consultant
O*NET 47-4011.01 - Energy Auditors; building energy assessments that often lead into LED retrofit and solar scoping
Solar O&M Technician
Electrical Foreman (LED/Solar specialty)
Las Vegas: 6,230 employed · $80,630 median, 44th-highest of 112 metros
Low-Voltage/Controls Technician
Las Vegas: 540 employed · $82,680 median, 12th-highest of 107 metros
What LED & Solar roles earn in Las Vegas.
Solar photovoltaic installers in Las Vegas earn a median $67,810, 28% over the $53,140 national figure, and 5th of 39 metros. Pay runs $51,170 at the tenth percentile to $84,950 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment, at $82,680 against $74,090 nationally.
| Role | Las Vegas median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Installer · NABCEP-Certified Solar Technician · Energy Auditor/Efficiency Consultant O*NET 47-4011.01 - Energy Auditors; building energy assessments that often lead into LED retrofit and solar scoping Solar O&M TechnicianSolar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231) | $67,810 | $51,170–$84,950 | $53,140 | +28% | 60 |
| Commercial LED Retrofit Electrician · Solar ElectricianElectricians (47-2111) | $70,890 | $45,810–$121,200 | $63,190 | +12% | 5,730 |
| Solar Project Manager O*NET 47-1011.03 - Solar Energy Installation Managers, a Bright Outlook occupation; wage data rolls up to the parent 47-1011 group Solar Estimator/DesignerCost Estimators (13-1051) | $82,110 | $49,030–$134,680 | $78,740 | +4% | 1,560 |
| Electrical Foreman (LED/Solar specialty)First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $80,630 | $56,520–$130,860 | $79,920 | +1% | 6,230 |
| Low-Voltage/Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $82,680 | $47,170–$102,790 | $74,090 | +12% | 540 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Las Vegas metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Las Vegas's LED & solar market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential electrical contractors in Las Vegas rose from 283 in 2018 to 294 in 2023, up 4%, close to the 6% national change. Headcount at those firms went up 34%, to about 7,169 people. Average annual pay there went from $69,954 to $92,736 (+33%), faster than the 21% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential electrical contractors: business locations | 283 | 294 | +4% |
| Nonresidential electrical contractors: employment | 5,353 | 7,169 | +34% |
| Nonresidential electrical contractors: average annual pay | $69,954 | $92,736 | +33% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free LED & Solar hiring resources.
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Las Vegas runs 73% fewer LED and solar workers per job than the country as a whole — well below the national concentration. Fewer per job means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Solar Photovoltaic Installers (nearest published occupation for this trade). Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Las Vegas's LED and solar market compares
Among the 37 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Las Vegas ranks 31st for headcount, 4th for median pay and 33rd for concentration for solar photovoltaic installers. That makes it one of the thinnest LED and solar labor markets we recruit in.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 60 | $67,810 | 0.27 | 294 |
| Reno | – | – | – | 75 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For LED and solar employers in Las Vegas, the local pool is thin but growing. Expect a mix of local candidates and people recruited in from nearby metros, and budget for relocation on senior roles.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Las Vegas metro. Employers are counted by business location.
LED & Solar licensing in Nevada.
Nevada has a C-2g Photovoltaics subclassification of the C-2 electrical license for PV cells, batteries and inverters. It does not cover wiring beyond the service panel. The same state rules apply in Reno, so candidates licensed there can work in Las Vegas without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Nevada State Contractors Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Las Vegas talent.
The closest metro we cover is Riverside, about 200 miles away, with roughly 790 solar photovoltaic installers (13.2 times Las Vegas's 60). Las Vegas pays more than every metro we cover within reach ($67,810 median), which helps when recruiting people in from Phoenix at $51,200. Los Angeles has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | – | 60 | $67,810 |
| Riverside | 200 mi | 790 | $60,050 |
| Bakersfield | 225 mi | 370 | $56,990 |
| Los Angeles | 229 mi | 1,930 | $59,600 |
| Phoenix | 256 mi | 1,000 | $51,200 |
| Fresno | 261 mi | 210 | $58,220 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Las Vegas crews.
Not LED & solar work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Las Vegas in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Clark County data center corridorMulti-billion, rolling2024-2030
North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park have become a serious data center market. Power-systems electricians, controls technicians, and mission-critical mechanical PMs are the tightest roles in the valley.
- Brightline West high-speed rail$12B programConstruction began April 2024, service targeted 2028
The Las Vegas station alone is a 33-acre site with retail, structured parking, and multimodal connections. Heavy civil, systems electrical, and specialty rail trades - a skill set Las Vegas has historically had to import.
- Harry Reid International Airport expansion programPhased capital planOngoing through 2030
Terminal, airfield, and parking work. Phased construction in a fully operational airport means rolling crew needs and a premium on night-shift-capable teams.
Showing 3 of 6 projects tracked in this metro. The Las Vegas market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for LED & solar, and what kills offers in Las Vegas.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end an LED & solar offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: LED & Solar credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - LED & Solar hiring in Las Vegas.
What do solar photovoltaic installers earn in Las Vegas?
BLS puts the Las Vegas median for solar photovoltaic installers at $67,810 a year, 28% above the $53,140 national median. That ranks 5th of 39 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $51,170 and $84,950, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience.
Is it hard to hire solar photovoltaic installers in Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas has 73% fewer solar photovoltaic installers per job than the country as a whole, roughly 60 in the metro, so most of the people worth hiring are already employed. The 294 nonresidential electrical contractors here average about 24 employees per location.
Which LED & solar roles pay the most in Las Vegas?
Of the roles we recruit for, Low-Voltage/Controls Technician pays the most in Las Vegas, an $82,680 median. Solar PV Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $67,810. Relative to national pay, Solar PV Installer is the strongest-paying role here (28% above).
How many nonresidential electrical contractors operate in Las Vegas?
BLS counted 294 nonresidential electrical contractors in Las Vegas in 2023, employing about 7,169 people between them. Up from 283 in 2018, a 4% increase against 6% growth nationally. That averages 24 people per location. They pay an average of $92,736, 10% above the $84,633 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts commercial solar and LED retrofit firms under nonresidential electrical contractors.
Which nearby metros compete with Las Vegas for solar photovoltaic installers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Riverside (200 miles, about 790, $60,050 median), Bakersfield (225 miles, about 370, $56,990 median) and Los Angeles (229 miles, about 1,930, $59,600 median). Riverside has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Las Vegas out-pays Riverside, Bakersfield and Los Angeles, an advantage when recruiting from there.
Thin market. Short list anyway.
With solar photovoltaic installers this scarce in Las Vegas, an open seat rarely fills from a job posting. Let's line up the people before the next one opens.
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