SOC 47-5049 · May 2025 · United States
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other across the United States is $70,130 per year, measured over 3,180 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $106,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 96.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $106,840 and Pennsylvania pays $54,480.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $106,840 | 70 | |
| 2 | Montana | $84,410 | — | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $83,120 | 930 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $72,800 | 70 | |
| 5 | Utah | $67,200 | 180 | |
| 6 | West Virginia | $65,610 | 240 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $61,990 | 50 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $59,810 | — | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $54,480 | 50 |
States with the most Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 930 | $83,120 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | 240 | $65,610 | |
| 3 | Utah | 180 | $67,200 | |
| 4 | Alaska | 70 | $106,840 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 70 | $72,800 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 50 | $54,480 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 50 | $61,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling | $65,610 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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