Mining and Geological Engineer salary in Elko, NV
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Elko, NV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Carlin, Crescent Valley, Eureka.
Also listed as: Mining Engineer, Geological Engineer
Median salary$102,000
Middle 50%$87.2k–$129.5k
vs. national median−2%comparison median $104,595
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,329 |
| 25th | $87,194 |
| 50th (median) | $102,000 |
| 75th | $129,500 |
| 90th | $130,000 |
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Gold Mines | $99,000 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.