Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for underground mining machine operators, all other in the U.S. is $70,130 ($33.72 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $70,130
- Mean annual wage
- $69,860
- Median hourly wage
- $33.72
- Employment
- 3,180
3,180 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,020 | $23.57 |
| 25th percentile | $51,670 | $24.84 |
| Median (50th) | $70,130 | $33.72 |
| 75th percentile | $83,120 | $39.96 |
| 90th percentile | $85,010 | $40.87 |
Highest-paying states for underground mining machine operators, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $106,840 | 70 |
| Montana | $84,410 | — |
| Minnesota | $83,120 | 930 |
| Illinois | $72,800 | 70 |
| Utah | $67,200 | 180 |
| West Virginia | $65,610 | 240 |
| Virginia | $61,990 | 50 |
| Nevada | $59,810 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $54,480 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- Pennsylvania: $54,480 median annual wage
- Nevada: $59,810 median annual wage
- Virginia: $61,990 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $65,610 median annual wage
- Utah: $67,200 median annual wage
About this occupation
All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 51.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.6% |
| Master's degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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