Trade Schools in Nevada
Two paths into the skilled trades in Nevada. Compare both before you commit.
Path 1 · Trade School
85 programs
at 28 Nevada schools · pay tuition, finish faster
Top-paying program
$82,838/yr
Nursing · Carrington College-Reno
Avg grad earnings
$34,086/yr
first year after graduation
Path 2 · Apprenticeship
20 trades
119 registered sponsors · get paid to learn
Top-paying trade
$75,490/yr
Industrial Machinery Mechanic · median wage
Avg median wage
$68,834/yr
across all apprenticeable trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Nevada
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Nevada, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Nevada-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $137,950 | — |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $120,260 | 880 |
| Ironworker | $100,100 | 470 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $75,490 | 2,460 |
| Boilermaker | $73,220 | 90 |
| Firefighter | $67,120 | 2,360 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $65,180 | 1,860 |
| Electrician | $64,950 | 8,570 |
| Carpenter | $62,240 | 13,420 |
| Insulation Worker | $61,920 | 300 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $60,570 | 960 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $60,120 | 5,330 |
| Welder | $59,370 | 2,080 |
| HVAC Technician | $59,230 | 4,240 |
| Glazier | $56,750 | 540 |
| Machinist | $55,580 | 860 |
| Construction Painter | $52,300 | 3,430 |
| Roofer | $49,180 | 2,230 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $47,590 | 1,130 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $47,570 | 7,400 |
See the full Nevada apprenticeship picture — sponsors + live openings →
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Trade School Programs in Nevada
Most common skilled trade programs at Nevada trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs across Nevada.
Vehicle Repair Technology
$31,856/yr avg grad
HVAC Technology
$35,434/yr avg grad
Electrical Installation
$33,980/yr avg grad
Highest-paying trade program in Nevada: HVAC Technology at Advanced Training Institute — $40,633/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (7)
Healthcare (37)
Engineering & Technology (4)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (4)
Personal Services (12)
Business & Office (9)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (2)
Education (1)
Other Programs (9)
Skilled Trades (7 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
59 | $39,480/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas |
57 | $33,980/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas |
55 | $33,760/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
55 | $26,635/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas |
51 | $40,633/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
50 | $27,550/yr |
| HVAC Technology | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
45 | $30,235/yr |
Healthcare (37 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno |
89 | $80,518/yr |
| Nursing | Western Nevada College Carson City |
88 | $82,312/yr |
| Nursing | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
87 | $77,082/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno |
76 | $68,033/yr |
| Nursing | Carrington College-Reno Reno |
74 | $82,838/yr |
| Nursing | Las Vegas College Las Vegas |
73 | $75,561/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
73 | $64,976/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Carrington College-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
66 | $53,596/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
63 | $44,175/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
61 | $62,420/yr |
| Health Administration | Northwest Career College Las Vegas |
61 | $30,079/yr |
| Health Administration | Carrington College-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
60 | $29,076/yr |
| Health Administration | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
59 | $28,219/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Nevada Career Institute Las Vegas |
58 | $48,237/yr |
| Health Administration | Nevada Career Institute Las Vegas |
58 | $26,827/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Carrington College-Reno Reno |
57 | $32,932/yr |
| Health Administration | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
57 | $24,781/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
56 | $31,915/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Carrington College-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
55 | $29,556/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Northwest Career College Las Vegas |
54 | $28,293/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
54 | $26,049/yr |
| Health Administration | Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
54 | $21,331/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Milan Institute-Sparks Sparks |
53 | $27,459/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Nevada Career Institute Las Vegas |
52 | $26,106/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Las Vegas College Las Vegas |
51 | $29,958/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
51 | $24,563/yr |
| Medical Assisting | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
50 | $24,039/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Milan Institute-Sparks Sparks |
45 | $27,394/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
45 | $27,301/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Carrington College-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
44 | $26,485/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
43 | $25,255/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Northwest Career College Las Vegas |
42 | $23,531/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Nevada Career Institute Las Vegas |
41 | $22,013/yr |
| Dental Assisting | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
41 | $21,979/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Milan Institute-Sparks Sparks |
40 | $22,774/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Northwest Career College Las Vegas |
38 | $19,242/yr |
| Massage Therapy | European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
37 | $17,673/yr |
Engineering & Technology (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technology | Great Basin College Elko |
72 | $67,063/yr |
| IT Management | University of Phoenix-Nevada Las Vegas |
68 | $50,255/yr |
| Computer Networking | DeVry University-Nevada Henderson |
59 | $44,735/yr |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | DeVry University-Nevada Henderson |
50 | $58,056/yr |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
63 | $26,301/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Carrington College-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
61 | $30,388/yr |
| Security Technology | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
60 | $29,354/yr |
| Criminal Justice | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
55 | $23,026/yr |
Personal Services (12 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
63 | $22,428/yr |
| Cosmetology | International Academy of Style Reno |
48 | $26,349/yr |
| Cosmetology | Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics Las Vegas |
47 | $25,502/yr |
| Cosmetology | Avalon Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
44 | $21,496/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Reno Reno |
43 | $19,523/yr |
| Cosmetology | Casal Institute of Nevada Las Vegas |
43 | $19,225/yr |
| Cosmetology | Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin Las Vegas |
43 | $17,643/yr |
| Cosmetology | L Makeup Institute Las Vegas |
42 | $17,300/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
42 | $16,820/yr |
| Cosmetology | Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno Reno |
42 | $14,943/yr |
| Cosmetology | Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
41 | $14,299/yr |
| Cosmetology | Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
41 | $13,386/yr |
Business & Office (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
77 | $39,636/yr |
| Business | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno |
76 | $32,691/yr |
| Business Administration | University of Phoenix-Nevada Las Vegas |
74 | $48,528/yr |
| Marketing | University of Phoenix-Nevada Las Vegas |
64 | $63,549/yr |
| Human Resources | University of Phoenix-Nevada Las Vegas |
64 | $46,304/yr |
| Accounting | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
64 | $30,553/yr |
| Hospitality Management | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
58 | $23,035/yr |
| Business Operations Support | Nevada Career Institute Las Vegas |
55 | $27,134/yr |
| Business Operations Support | United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
54 | $26,109/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
50 | $36,090/yr |
| Veterinary Technology | Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas |
42 | $25,638/yr |
Education (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
54 | $19,662/yr |
Other Programs (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technology Studies | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno |
61 | $45,268/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno |
57 | $37,415/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Western Nevada College Carson City |
52 | $32,453/yr |
| Health & Physical Education | Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas |
49 | $28,471/yr |
| Psychology | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
48 | $23,984/yr |
| Legal Support Services | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
47 | $28,803/yr |
| Physical Sciences | Western Nevada College Carson City |
46 | $27,007/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
45 | $25,433/yr |
| Science Technology Studies | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas |
41 | $24,614/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.
Data sources cited above. Last updated 2026.