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How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Las Vegas?

$62,660a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $30.13 an hour or $5,222 a month.

Hourly
$30.13
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
31 of 118
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,890Median: $62,660Highest 10%: $123,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,890$22.54
25th$52,400$25.19
Median$62,660$30.13
75th$73,350$35.26
90th$123,700$59.49

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Electrician$70,890
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Las Vegas?

The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $30.13 ($62,660 a year).

Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Las Vegas than the national average?

Yes: $62,660 against $57,430 nationally, 9% more.

How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $63,810, so Las Vegas pays 2% less.

Where does Las Vegas rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?

31 of 118 metro areas with data.

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Las Vegas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,700 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.