47 Series · SOC 47-5044
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$68,860
per year
Median Hourly
$33.11/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$68,470
average
Employment
6,130
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$48,310
25th Percentile
$59,130
Median
$68,860
75th Percentile
$76,820
90th Percentile
$82,900
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $104,010 | +51% above national |
| 2 | Alaska | $89,830 | +30% above national |
| 3 | Nevada | $80,840 | +17% above national |
| 4 | Virginia | $77,440 | +12% above national |
| 5 | Illinois | $75,820 | +10% above national |
| 6 | Colorado | $74,420 | +8% above national |
| 7 | West Virginia | $73,260 | +6% above national |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $68,780 | same as national |
| 9 | Kentucky | $67,510 | 2% below national |
| 10 | Ohio | $65,920 | 4% below national |
| 11 | Alabama | $58,730 | 15% below national |
| 12 | New York | $56,960 | 17% below national |
| 13 | Indiana | $52,150 | 24% below national |
| 14 | Georgia | $51,690 | 25% below national |
| 15 | Missouri | $50,860 | 26% below national |
| 16 | Florida | $47,030 | 32% below national |
| 17 | Iowa | $45,420 | 34% below national |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $43,490 | 37% below national |
| 19 | Louisiana | $38,460 | 44% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $104,010 | +51% above national |
| 2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $89,830 | +30% above national |
| 3 | Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $85,490 | +24% above national |
| 4 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $80,840 | +17% above national |
| 5 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $78,680 | +14% above national |
| 6 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $77,450 | +12% above national |
| 7 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $77,440 | +12% above national |
| 8 | South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $75,820 | +10% above national |
| 9 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,530 | +7% above national |
| 10 | Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $72,600 | +5% above national |
| 11 | Beckley, WV | $71,090 | +3% above national |
| 12 | Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $65,080 | 5% below national |
| 13 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,020 | 16% below national |