How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Nevada?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Nevada. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 9
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,130Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $87,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $87,830 | $42.23 | |
| 90th | $87,830 | $42.23 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for underground mining machine operators.
| 5. Utah | $67,200 |
| 6. West Virginia | $65,610 |
| 7. Virginia | $61,990 |
| 8. Nevada | $59,810 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $54,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underground mining machine operator make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $59,810 against $70,130 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Nevada rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Nevada ranks 8 of 9 states.
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.