Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #8 of 20 · WV
4.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,200 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $74,950
Employment 1,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,120P25 $68,410 Median $74,950P75 $78,760P90 $81,100
About 80% of loading and moving machine operators, underground minings in West Virginia earn between $64,120 and $81,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean loading and moving machine operators, underground mining salary in West Virginia is $74,200, about 4.2% above the U.S. average ($71,240). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $81,100 | $76,020 | 140 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,740 | $74,410 | 370 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $74,670 | $74,170 | 430 |
| Beckley, WV | $74,130 | $72,590 | 200 |
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