§1The market
Nevada had 23 private establishments in NAICS 321920, wood container and pallet manufacturing, in the 2025 annual average, 0.7% of the U.S. total of 3,143. That ranks 33rd of the 50 states with QCEW data for the industry.
That is up 35.3% from 17 in 2020, against +5.8% nationally.
Employment averaged 344 in 2025 (+39.3% since 2020), at an average annual pay of $52,280, 3.7% below the industry's national average.
For raw material, Nevada had 1 sawmill establishments (NAICS 321113) in 2025. Pallet plants outnumber sawmills in the state.
Pallet plants were recorded in 3 counties in 2025.
Freight context: retail diesel in the West Coast less California (PADD 5) region averaged $6.567 a gallon in October 2026, +61.7% on a year earlier (EIA).
§2Nevada by year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 247 | $40,009 |
| 2021 | 18 | 307 | $44,551 |
| 2022 | 23 | 316 | $50,629 |
| 2023 | 22 | 321 | $52,841 |
| 2024 | 22 | 336 | $53,790 |
| 2025 | 23 | 344 | $52,280 |
Sawmills (NAICS 321113) in Nevada: 2020 1, 2021 1, 2022 2, 2023 2, 2024 1, 2025 1.
§3What it means for buyers
Nevada's 23 plants give a workable in-state field, but a secondary supplier may need to come from a neighbouring state; California has the most nearby capacity (364 plants).
Supply clusters in Reno, NV, Las Vegas, NV; see the metro pages below.
States with a similar number of plants: Kansas (22), Maryland (23), Nebraska (22), Louisiana (24).
Ask each bidder which plant will ship to you, and price delivery as its own line in the bid-leveling sheet.
§4Metro areas
| Metro area | Plants | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 13 | not disclosed |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 9 | 64 |
§5Neighbouring states
| State | Plants | Average pay (latest disclosed) |
|---|---|---|
| California | 364 | $53,762 |
| Oregon | 61 | $54,605 |
| Arizona | 40 | $53,026 |
| Utah | 37 | $51,642 |
| Idaho | 24 | $50,281 |