The average salary for Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers in the United States is around $54850 per year.
In the United States, Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers earn an average hourly wage of $26.37 and a mean annual wage of $54850.
$26.37
$54850
For Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $17.78 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $20.67 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $23.84, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $29.89. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $38.04 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $36980 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $42980 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $49590. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $62170, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $79130 per year.
$17.78
$36980
$20.67
$42980
$23.84
$49590
$29.89
$62170
$38.04
$79130
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)