Jobs, pay and daily life in Battle Mountain, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Battle Mountain is a city in Nevada with 3,518 residents. The median household earns $81,857 a year and the median rent is $899 a month, which is 13.2% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Battle Mountain compares. Among the 60 largest places in Nevada, Battle Mountain is #39 by population, #58 for remote work (#1 = most), #7 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #41 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Lander County, is #2 of 17 counties for average pay ($96,950).
Battle Mountain has 3,518 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.1% of the population of Nevada. It covers 6 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 575 people per square mile. The median age is 34.6, 12% younger than the state median (34.6 against 39.1). It is a census-designated place: a community the Census Bureau counts as a unit, without a city government of its own, so services such as police, roads and zoning usually come from the county.
The median gross rent is $899 a month (rent plus utilities), 44% below the state median ($899 against $1,597). Over a year that is 13.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $203,800, which is 2.5 times the median household income ($81,857); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 72.8% of households own their home, 21% above the state average (72.8% against 60.0%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Lander County was 3.7%. 61.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Lander County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 73.8% drive alone, 9.2% use public transit, 6.2% walk, 0.1% work from home. 13.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 21% above the state average (13.2% against 10.9%).
17.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37% below the state share (17.6% against 27.9%). 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 92% below the state share (1.5% against 19.1%). The poverty rate is 10.1%, 18% below the state rate (10.1% against 12.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 78°F (25.3°C), and the coolest is Dec at 30°F (-1.3°C). About 257 mm (10 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (35 mm) and Aug the driest (8 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Carlin (44 miles, rent 33% higher); Winnemucca (47 miles, rent 7% higher); Elko (63 miles, rent 41% higher); Osino (71 miles). Rent differences are against Battle Mountain; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Nevada (347) →State guide: NevadaCountry guideLander CountyNevada rankings
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There are 347 federal postings open in Nevada (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 27.2% |
| Public administration | 21.2% |
| Education and health care | 13.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Other services | 0.8% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Battle Mountain lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County | 5,770 | $921 million | $159,537 | 3,626 | 122 | $96,950 | -1.9% | 3.7% | 2,487 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 272 | 55.9% | $29,488 | 0.75 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 21.4% | $91,151 | 0.95 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 50 | 10.3% | $42,199 | 1.70 |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 6.6% | $53,733 | 0.22 |
| Construction | 19 | 3.9% | $59,097 | 0.10 |
| Real estate and rental | 10 | 2.1% | $34,565 | 0.18 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Public transit | 9.2% |
| Walk | 6.2% |
| Work from home | 0.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 13.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,857 |
| Income per person | $37,780 |
| Median gross rent per month | $899 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 13.2% |
| Median home value | $203,800 |
| Homeowners | 72.8% |
| Poverty rate | 10.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 17.6% |
| Born abroad | 1.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 61.6% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.9 | 30 | 26 |
| Feb | 0.7 | 33 | 21 |
| Mar | 4.6 | 40 | 26 |
| Apr | 7.9 | 46 | 34 |
| May | 13.4 | 56 | 33 |
| Jun | 19.5 | 67 | 12 |
| Jul | 25.3 | 78 | 9 |
| Aug | 23.8 | 75 | 8 |
| Sep | 18.4 | 65 | 13 |
| Oct | 10.4 | 51 | 18 |
| Nov | 3.7 | 39 | 22 |
| Dec | -1.3 | 30 | 35 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin | NV | 44 mi | 2,088 | $60,898 | $1,197 |
| Winnemucca | NV | 47 mi | 8,361 | $81,824 | $965 |
| Elko | NV | 63 mi | 20,696 | $79,036 | $1,267 |
| Osino | NV | 71 mi | 1,341 | $92,756 | n/a |
| Spring Creek | NV | 71 mi | 14,739 | $105,154 | $1,386 |
| Lovelock | NV | 86 mi | 1,481 | $42,074 | $745 |
| Wells | NV | 109 mi | 1,352 | $107,454 | $976 |
| Fallon | NV | 125 mi | 9,463 | $73,389 | $1,230 |
| Fallon Station | NV | 126 mi | 1,399 | $67,301 | $1,635 |
| Fernley | NV | 139 mi | 24,225 | $89,517 | $1,570 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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3,518 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$899 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 13.2% of the median household income.
$81,857 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.7% (BLS county, Lander County (latest month 2026M09)).
Nevada. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.