SOC 47-5049 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other — Illinois
Illinois
The median wage here is $72,800 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $70,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $72,800 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $70,130. Half of workers earn between $60,560 and $78,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,090 and the ninetieth at $82,660.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 9 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 4th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 295th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,090 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $60,560 | −13.6% |
| Median (50th) | $72,800 | +3.8% |
| 75th | $78,500 | +11.9% |
| 90th | $82,660 | +17.9% |
| Mean | $72,740 | +3.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $72,800 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$72,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,800 a year, 3.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,090 to $82,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $72,800, or $35.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $70,130, so pay in Illinois is 3.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $82,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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