Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Nevada
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Nevada earn a median of $85,590 a year, +38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +38% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,680; the top 10% earn over $91,210. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Nevada
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Nevada?
The median is $85,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,680 and the top 10% earn over $91,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 27 (+38% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.