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Average Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining make in the United States?

The average salary for a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in the United States is $63,620, but the range typically falls between $56,740 and $72,590. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.59, with a range between $27.28 and $34.9.

There are approximately 5,160 people employed as a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in the United States. With West Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining.The state with the best pay for a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining is Wyoming, with an average annual salary of $93,390, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $41,170.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$45,250$21.75
25th Percentile$56,740$27.28
Median$64,070$30.81
75th Percentile$72,590$34.9
90th Percentile$75,400$36.25

Average loading and moving machine operators, underground mining salary by location

The salary of a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining are Wyoming, Illinois, Nevada, Colorado, Virginia while the worst states are Missouri, Ohio, Florida, Oklahoma, North Carolina.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Arizona$29,200$52,300$61,850
Colorado$63,280$68,920$75,480
Florida$37,400$42,190$50,000
Georgia$47,630$51,570$57,680
Illinois$66,580$73,210$77,000
Iowa$41,220$50,930$60,650
Kentucky$53,050$60,650$64,640
Missouri$34,260$41,170$54,080
Nevada$56,890$69,880$72,750
New York$53,350$57,650$68,190
North Carolina$40,180$45,210$49,220
Ohio$35,820$39,710$45,520
Oklahoma$36,120$42,050$49,370
Pennsylvania$54,060$66,050$67,290
Utah$52,500$64,470$76,000
Virginia$61,010$67,790$75,030
West Virginia$62,450$67,030$74,780
Wyoming$82,650$93,390$112,230

Even between cities, the salary of a loading and moving machine operators, underground mining can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $94,660.The city with the lowest average salary for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining is Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $41,770.

Areas with highest average salaries for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining

  1. Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY - $94,660
  2. Wheeling, WV - $71,520
  3. Pittsburgh, PA - $70,770
  4. Nevada nonmetropolitan area, NV - $69,000
  5. Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA - $67,880

Areas with lowest average salaries for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining

  1. Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $41,770
  2. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, FL - $42,210
  3. East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY - $57,910
  4. Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $64,350
  5. Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $66,330

Employment trends for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in the United States

The number of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining has increased by 1,640. On average, the number of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining has been increasing by 11.6% each year. The salary of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining has increased by $7,520. On average, the salary of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining has been increasing by 3.4% each year.

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How loading and moving machine operators, underground mining salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

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