Top 1 cities for this job by average salary
| Wheeling, WV | $68,280 |
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Map: Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other salary by metro area
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Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other salary by state
Alaska pays other underground mining machine operators the most statewide, $109,610 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $109,610 | $106,840 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $82,140 | $84,410 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $72,740 | $72,800 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $71,670 | $83,120 | 930 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $71,400 | $65,610 | 240 | 1 | $68,280 | $68,280 |
| Virginia | $68,210 | $61,990 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $65,800 | $59,810 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $62,770 | $67,200 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $59,140 | $54,480 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV | $68,280 | $65,610 | $32.83 | 60 |
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Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other salary: questions
Where do other underground mining machine operators make the most money?
In Wheeling, WV, with an average of $68,280 a year, among the 1 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other underground mining machine operators salary in the U.S.?
$69,860 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $70,130, so half of other underground mining machine operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other underground mining machine operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other underground mining machine operators nationwide earn between $51,670 (25th percentile) and $83,120 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other underground mining machine operators the most?
Alaska, with a statewide average of $109,610 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5049.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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