Nevada Median
$85,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+38% vs US median
US median $61,810
State Rank
#2 of 27
1,110 employed here
How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operator make in Nevada?
A Continuous Mining Machine Operator working in Nevada earns a median salary of $85,590 per year, or about $41.15 per hour. That is 38% above the national median of $61,810 for this occupation.
Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $69,680 while the top 10% make $91,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,990 and $87,090 a year.
Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary range in Nevada
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $69,680 | $33.50 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,990 | $38.94 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $85,590 | $41.15 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $87,090 | $41.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $91,210 | $43.85 |
|
How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 2nd out of 27 states and territories for Continuous Mining Machine Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary in other states
Minnesota $90,820Wyoming $85,260Colorado $81,110West Virginia $77,570Illinois $74,830Indiana $71,570Virginia $63,480California $62,790Florida $62,580Idaho $60,990Arizona $60,880Pennsylvania $60,780Utah $59,420Alabama $59,360North Carolina $59,030Ohio $58,030Michigan $57,760Georgia $57,160Nebraska $51,760Kentucky $50,020Texas $48,950New Mexico $48,900Arkansas $47,890Missouri $47,280Oklahoma $46,980New York $46,450
Working as a Continuous Mining Machine Operator in Nevada
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Continuous Mining Machine Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($85,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operator make in Nevada?
The median Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary in Nevada is $85,590 per year, or about $41.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $69,680 at the entry level to $91,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Continuous Mining Machine Operators about 38% more than the national median of $61,810. Nevada ranks 2nd out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Continuous Mining Machine Operators?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $85,590 a year. About 1,110 Continuous Mining Machine Operators are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.