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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Minings earn a median salary of $68,860/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $9,830. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$68,860
$78,690
Hourly rate
$33.11/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$48,310
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$82,900
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
6,130
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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