Appliances · NV

Appliances costs in Reno, NV

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

How this market compares

Reno, NV has its own Appliances labor market; here is what the BLS numbers say before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 4% below the national OEWS mean.

Among 160 OEWS areas with published Appliances wages, Reno ranks #69 nationally on mean hourly pay ($25.81). Compared with other NV areas that report Appliances wages, this market is #2 of 3.

Percentile spread: $22.37–$33.44. Median sits at $23.12. Sample jobs: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $493 here vs $502 U.S. (2% below); Microwave Repair mid estimate $182 here vs $186 U.S. (2% below); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $820 here vs $832 U.S. (1% below).

Same-state comparison: Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area ($25.91, 0.10 higher); Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ($25.07, 0.74 lower); Carson City.

Mean hourly wage
$25.81
Median hourly
$23.12
p10 – p90
$22.37 – $33.44

Local tip: Hot kitchens and garages cook electronics — ask whether the bid covers a service call if the board fails again in peak season.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement$306$493$881
Microwave Repair$84$182$388
Dishwasher Replacement$507$820$1,710
Dishwasher Repair$75$196$457
Electric Range Replacement$735$1,098$2,207
Gas Range Replacement$837$1,226$2,290
Electric Cooktop Replacement$686$1,098$2,290
Wall Oven Replacement$1,106$2,021$3,368
Refrigerator Repair$94$275$690
Refrigerator Replacement$758$1,922$3,681
Washing Machine Repair$84$255$529
Washing Machine Replacement$634$920$1,427
Clothes Dryer Repair$75$177$408
Clothes Dryer Replacement$634$940$1,427

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

Getting quotes without the circus

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  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Appliance (49-9031)$25.81/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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