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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary in United States

The median loading and moving machine operators, underground mining salary is $74,500 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$52,030
Median (p50)
$74,500
Top (p90)
$87,730
Sample size
5,930

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$52,030
p25$61,410
Median$74,500
p75$79,150
Top (p90)$87,730
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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary by region

Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area$87,730
Nevada$82,920
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area$82,920
Wheeling, WV-OH$81,100
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area$79,440
Colorado$79,150
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area$76,900
Virginia$76,900
Illinois$75,890
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area$75,740

Pay trend

Up 12.0% from 2023 to 2025.

$63,6202023
$68,4702024
$71,2402025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary FAQs

What is the average Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary in United States?

The median Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary in United States is $74,500 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of loading and moving machine operators, underground minings earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $52,030 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $87,730 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $74,500.

Do Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area is among the highest at $87,730, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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