Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining pay in Nevada

In Nevada, the median pay for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining is $39.87 an hour ($82,920 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.

$39.87Median hourly pay
$81,810–$91,880Middle half of workers, yearly
880People in this job in Nevada

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($74,500). Nevada ranks 3rd of 20 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in Nevada

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$32.72$68,060
25% of workers$39.33$81,810
Half of workers (median)$39.87$82,920
75% of workers$44.18$91,880
90% of workers$44.18$91,880

Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -15.8% over ten years, declining · about 400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Nevada

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,350
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,230
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71,410
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$85,590
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$75,500
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$63,810
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$61,030

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.