---
title: Elko, NV Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data
description: Explore jobs in Elko, Nevada across mining, healthcare, transportation, and retail.
  Explore current openings and pay benchmarks.
type: location_city
url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nevada/elko
date: 2026-09-28T19:13:25Z
og_description: Elko, NV jobs are shaped by the mining and ranching hub in northeastern Nevada,
  with demand in mining, healthcare, and transportation.
og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/r7vm99.png
breadcrumbs:
  - label: Home
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/
  - label: United States
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations
  - label: Nevada
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nevada
---

# Elko, NV Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [Nevada Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nevada?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 499
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 652
- Median salary: $64K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $43K – $86K
- Remote share: 5.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 652 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Elko, NV: Mining (41% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitals and Health Care.
- Pay in Elko, NV runs 8% below the United States median ($64K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Elko, NV

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mining | 268 | — |
| Retail | 73 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 62 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 39 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Elko, NV

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 38 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Elko, NV

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Lifepoint Health Jobs & Careers — Community Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lifepoint-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 48 |
| [WSP Jobs & Careers — Engineering & Infrastructure](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wsp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 33 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 8 employers filed 12 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Elko, NV

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| AMPS - Your Partner in Technical Services | 2 | — |
| Sierra Nevada Specialty Care | 2 | — |
| NewFields | 2 | — |
| Swick Mining Services | 2 | — |
| Loos, et al | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Elko, NV?

Mining, healthcare, transportation, and retail are the main hiring lanes in Elko. That mix comes from the mining and ranching hub in northeastern Nevada and from employers such as Nevada Gold Mines, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, and regional trucking firms, which support both frontline and professional roles.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Elko, NV?

Elko pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to mining and healthcare. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market.
### Who are the top employers in Elko, NV?

Notable employers in Elko include Nevada Gold Mines, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, and regional trucking firms. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Elko, NV?

Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in Elko, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected digital roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because mining, healthcare, and operations jobs are tied to physical workplaces.
### How can I expand my search beyond Elko, NV?

A wider search usually starts with Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, and Salt Lake-linked markets. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the <a href="/locations/nevada">Nevada jobs page</a> for a broader statewide view.
## Related

- [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)