SOC 47-5049 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other — Nevada
Nevada
The median wage for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in Nevada is $59,810 per year, 14.7% below the national median of $70,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in Nevada is $59,810 per year, 14.7% below the national median of $70,130. Half of workers earn between $48,130 and $87,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,130 and the ninetieth at $87,830.
Nevada ranks number 8th out of 9 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 357th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,130 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $48,130 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,810 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $87,830 | +25.2% |
| 90th | $87,830 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $65,800 | −6.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $59,810 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,810US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,810 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,130 to $87,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $59,810, or $28.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $70,130, so pay in Nevada is 14.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $87,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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