Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Others in the United States earn a median salary of $67,220/year ($32.32/hr). Salaries range from $46,930 to $82,750 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$47K
10th percentile
$51K
25th percentile
$67K
Median
$80K
75th percentile
$83K
90th percentile
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $87K | $41.96/hr | 70 |
| Minnesota | $80K | $38.67/hr | 930 |
| West Virginia | $78K | $37.59/hr | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $66K | $31.76/hr | 70 |
| Utah | $66K | $31.53/hr | 150 |
| Missouri | $64K | $30.81/hr | 70 |
| Arizona | $62K | $30.04/hr | 130 |
| Alabama | $59K | $28.44/hr | - |
| Nevada | $58K | $28.03/hr | 230 |
| Kentucky | $55K | $26.64/hr | 60 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $65K | 40 |