Underground Mining Machine Operators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for underground mining machine operatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $68,220 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $66,670
Total employment 25,260 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do underground mining machine operators make in the U.S.?
The median underground mining machine operators salary in the United States is $66,670 per year (mean $68,220), and about 80% earn between $48,160 and $87,090.
How much do underground mining machine operators make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.