Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary (2025)
Based on 5,930 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $52,030 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,410 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $74,500 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $79,150 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $87,730 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$52K
25th
$61K
Median
$75K
75th
$79K
90th
$88K
Highest Paying States for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $109,860 |
| Alaska | $93,010 |
| Nevada | $84,310 |
| Colorado | $78,280 |
| Virginia | $78,100 |
| Illinois | $77,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,470 |
| West Virginia | $74,200 |
| Ohio | $71,690 |
| South Carolina | $69,600 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Wyoming at an average of $109,860 per year, while South Carolina has an average of $69,600 — a difference of $40,260. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,930 workers were employed as Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Minings in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $71,240 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-5044