How much does an Underground Mining Machine Operator, All Other make?
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in the United States bring home a median salary of $70,130 a year, or around $33.72 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $49,020, while the top 10% earn $85,010.
That is $8,740 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Underground Mining Machine Operator, All Other salary range by percentile
Half of all Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other earn between $51,670 and $83,120 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $83,120 | $39.96 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,010 | $40.87 |
Highest-paying states for Underground Mining Machine Operator, All Other
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Underground Mining Machine Operator, All Other pay at $106,840 a year, followed by Montana ($84,410) and Minnesota ($83,120). At the other end, Pennsylvania posts the lowest median at $54,480 — a gap of $52,360 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Underground Mining Machine Operator, All Other salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 9 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 3,000 people work as Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
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