What home projects cost in Nevada
Construction workers in Nevada earn $1,525 a week on average, -2.2% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -1.0% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,800 less here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
Nevada pays more than 24 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Nevada | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Nevada | $65,000 – $97,400 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Nevada | $13,500 – $21,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Nevada | $28,500 – $42,700 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Nevada | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Nevada | $25,600 – $41,800 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Nevada | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Nevada | $5,600 – $8,700 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Nevada | $131,900 – $224,500 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Nevada | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Nevada | $31,600 – $51,600 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Nevada | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Nevada | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Nevada | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Nevada | $5,650 – $9,250 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Nevada | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Nevada | $5,000 – $8,100 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Nevada | $4,350 – $7,050 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Nevada | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Nevada | $33,000 – $56,200 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Nevada | $4,450 – $6,950 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Nevada | $7,200 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Nevada | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Nevada | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Nevada | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Nevada | $1,950 – $3,350 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Nevada | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Nevada | $1,900 – $3,100 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Nevada | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Nevada | $9,300 – $14,500 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Nevada | $4,500 – $7,400 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Nevada | $5,300 – $9,400 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Nevada | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Nevada | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Nevada | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Nevada | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Nevada | $1,850 – $3,250 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Nevada | $5,600 – $10,400 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Nevada | $3,650 – $6,850 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Nevada figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Nevada.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Nevada averages $1,525 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.978. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.990.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Nevada is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Nevada costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Nevada?
- Construction wages in Nevada run -2.2% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -1.0% on the price of a job. Nevada pays more than 24 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Nevada adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -1.0%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,800 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Nevada, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Nevada?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,050 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $131,900 to $224,500. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Nevada?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.