Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 3,180 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,020 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,670 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $70,130 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $83,120 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $85,010 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$52K
Median
$70K
75th
$83K
90th
$85K
Highest Paying States for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $109,610 |
| Montana | $82,140 |
| Illinois | $72,740 |
| Minnesota | $71,670 |
| West Virginia | $71,400 |
| Virginia | $68,210 |
| Nevada | $65,800 |
| Utah | $62,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,140 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $109,610 per year, while Pennsylvania has an average of $59,140 — a difference of $50,470. 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 Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3,180 workers were employed as Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $69,860 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-5049