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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Nevada
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Nevada?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,810
Median Annual Salary
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+12.9% vs 2024
$69,640
Mean Salary
$63,810
Median Salary
$30.68
Hourly Rate
730 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Nevada
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada earn a median salary of $63,810 per year ($5,317/month).
This is 6.7% above the national average of $59,780.
Nevada ranks #12 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 730 people work in this occupation across Nevada.
Salaries increased by 12.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
4.12
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.24
Building and Construction
3.17
Public Safety and Security
2.97
English Language
2.65
Mathematics
2.63
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(71.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada range from $46,920 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,760 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,960 and $83,030.
Median $63,810
P10: $46,920P25: $57,960P75: $83,030P90: $88,760
10th
$46,920
25th
$57,960
Median
$63,810
75th
$83,030
90th
$88,760
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,920
$22.56
$3,910
25th Percentile
$57,960
$27.87
$4,830
Median (50th)
$63,810
$30.68
$5,317
75th Percentile
$83,030
$39.92
$6,919
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,760
$42.67
$7,396
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Nevada ranks #12 of 49 states
$59,780
National avg. for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Nevada?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada is $63,810 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,640.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada range from $46,920 at the 10th percentile to $88,760 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,960 and $83,030.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Nevada typically start around $46,920 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 730 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nevada is approximately $30.68 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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