How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Nevada?
$63,810a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Nevada. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,920Median: $63,810Highest 10%: $88,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $57,960 | $27.87 | |
| Median | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| 90th | $88,760 | $42.67 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 9. Montana | $65,850 |
| 10. Connecticut | $65,710 |
| 11. Washington | $64,270 |
| 12. Nevada | $63,810 |
| 13. Indiana | $61,910 |
| 14. West Virginia | $61,330 |
| 15. Oregon | $61,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $30.68 ($63,810 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $63,810 against $57,430 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Nevada rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Nevada ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Nevada pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $62,660 a year.
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.