What are the main factors that influence an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator?

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $41,203, California $41,047, Massachusetts $40,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Machine Operator IV: $55,455; Senior Machine Operator: $51,590; Machine Operator III: $51,589; Intermediate Machine Operator: $45,500; Machine Operator II: $45,473.

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary in Nevada

How much does an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator make in Nevada?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator in Nevada is $36,830 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,614
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,604 to $45,615
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $23,024

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,615	$3,801	$877	$22
Average	$36,830	$3,069	$708	$18
25th Percentile	$29,604	$2,467	$569	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries

An Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Excavating/Loading Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,203.
California: $41,047.
Massachusetts: $40,500.

District of Columbia $41,203 California $41,047 Massachusetts $40,500 Washington $40,351 New Jersey $40,336 Alaska $40,284 Connecticut $39,770 New York $39,562

Hawaii $38,896 Rhode Island $38,583 Maryland $38,371 Minnesota $38,081 Colorado $37,969 Illinois $37,932 Oregon $37,790 Delaware $37,686

New Hampshire $37,621 Virginia $37,474 Pennsylvania $37,046 Nevada $36,830 North Dakota $36,760 Michigan $36,648 Wisconsin $36,607 Vermont $36,525

Texas $36,298 Maine $36,283 Arizona $36,261 Ohio $36,235 Georgia $35,893 Indiana $35,721 Wyoming $35,688 Utah $35,636

Iowa $35,613 Kansas $35,435 Louisiana $35,383 North Carolina $35,364 Missouri $35,357 Florida $35,212 Montana $35,133 Nebraska $35,059

Kentucky $35,018 South Carolina $34,869 Tennessee $34,776 Idaho $34,739 New Mexico $34,467 Oklahoma $34,408 Alabama $34,188 South Dakota $33,820

Arkansas $33,619 West Virginia $33,511 Mississippi $33,187

Top Paying Cities for Excavating/Loading Machine Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $36,161
Alamo: $37,212
Henderson: $36,168

The Lakes, NV $36,161 Alamo, NV $37,212 Henderson, NV $36,168 Beatty, NV $37,255 Blue Diamond, NV $36,210 Boulder City, NV $36,256 Bunkerville, NV $37,016 Caliente, NV $37,094

Dyer, NV $37,223 Goldfield, NV $37,205 Hiko, NV $37,132 Indian Springs, NV $36,668 Jean, NV $36,491 Amargosa Valley, NV $37,246 Logandale, NV $36,979 Manhattan, NV $37,270

Mercury, NV $37,140 Mesquite, NV $37,231 Moapa, NV $36,687 Laughlin, NV $37,082 North Las Vegas, NV $36,161 Coyote Springs, NV $36,942 Cal Nev Ari, NV $36,925 Overton, NV $36,584

Pahrump, NV $36,992 Panaca, NV $37,056 Pioche, NV $37,061 Round Mountain, NV $37,220 Searchlight, NV $36,752 Silverpeak, NV $37,336 Tonopah, NV $37,219 Sloan, NV $36,181

Las Vegas, NV $36,161 Nellis Afb, NV $36,161 Ely, NV $37,210 Austin, NV $37,188 Baker, NV $37,051 Duckwater, NV $37,239 Eureka, NV $37,209 Lund, NV $37,207

Mc Gill, NV $37,260 Ruth, NV $37,342 Crystal Bay, NV $37,699 Dayton, NV $37,227 Denio, NV $37,119 Empire, NV $37,213 Fallon, NV $37,278 Fernley, NV $37,304

Gabbs, NV $37,221 Gardnerville, NV $37,311 Genoa, NV $37,246 Gerlach, NV $37,230 Glenbrook, NV $37,283 Golconda, NV $37,203 Hawthorne, NV $37,281 Imlay, NV $37,228

Lovelock, NV $37,277 Luning, NV $37,288 Mc Dermitt, NV $37,099 Mina, NV $37,213 Minden, NV $37,217 Nixon, NV $37,227 Orovada, NV $37,148 Paradise Valley, NV $37,195

Schurz, NV $37,243 Silver City, NV $37,162 Silver Springs, NV $37,294 Smith, NV $37,271 Sparks, NV $37,288 Sun Valley, NV $37,290 Valmy, NV $37,273 Verdi, NV $37,349

Virginia City, NV $37,182 Wadsworth, NV $37,274 Wellington, NV $37,276 Winnemucca, NV $37,248 Yerington, NV $37,264 Zephyr Cove, NV $37,320 Stateline, NV $37,336 Incline Village, NV $37,390

Reno, NV $37,288 Carson City, NV $37,124 Washoe Valley, NV $37,153 Elko, NV $37,290 Spring Creek, NV $37,291 Battle Mountain, NV $37,240 Crescent Valley, NV $37,226 Carlin, NV $37,268

Deeth, NV $37,212 Halleck, NV $37,212 Jackpot, NV $36,909 Jarbidge, NV $36,991 Lamoille, NV $37,234 Montello, NV $36,990 Mountain City, NV $37,096 Owyhee, NV $36,996

Ruby Valley, NV $37,198 Tuscarora, NV $37,170 Wells, NV $37,167 West Wendover, NV $37,200

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$29,604

Average $36,830/year

$45,615

$2,467

Average $3,069/month

$3,801

$569

Average $708/week

$877

$14

Average $18/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,615	$3,801	$877	$22
Average	$36,830	$3,069	$708	$18
25th Percentile	$29,604	$2,467	$569	$14

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary in Nevada

How much does an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator make in Nevada?

Key Factors That Influence Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries

How Do Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Excavating/Loading Machine Operators

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

Salaries of jobs related to Excavating/Loading Machine Operator

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