Top 5 cities for this job by average salary
| Wheeling, WV | $76,020 |
|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $72,590 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,130 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $56,710 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,380 |
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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary by state
Wyoming pays loading and moving machine operators, underground mining the most statewide, $109,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $109,860 | $112,110 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $93,010 | $93,130 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $84,310 | $82,920 | 880 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $78,280 | $79,150 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $78,100 | $76,900 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $77,020 | $75,890 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $74,470 | $75,240 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $74,200 | $74,950 | 1,250 | 2 | $76,020 | $72,590 |
| Ohio | $71,690 | $71,380 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $69,600 | $80,480 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $68,620 | $72,430 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $64,130 | $64,130 |
| Michigan | $58,960 | $59,310 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $58,030 | $60,020 | 510 | 1 | $56,710 | $56,710 |
| New York | $57,380 | $60,890 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $53,730 | $47,310 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $52,060 | $50,380 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $51,760 | $48,490 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $51,310 | $52,040 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $50,950 | $48,670 | 110 | 1 | $48,380 | $48,380 |
| Oklahoma | $49,460 | $44,760 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining 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 | $76,020 | $81,100 | $36.55 | 140 |
| Beckley, WV | $72,590 | $74,130 | $34.90 | 200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,130 | $80,480 | $30.83 | 30 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $56,710 | $57,730 | $27.26 | 120 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,380 | $47,910 | $23.26 | 40 |
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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary: questions
Where do loading and moving machine operators, underground mining make the most money?
In Wheeling, WV, with an average of $76,020 a year, among the 5 metro areas we cover.
What is the average loading and moving machine operators, underground mining salary in the U.S.?
$71,240 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $74,500, so half of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining earn more than that and half less.
What salary should loading and moving machine operators, underground mining ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of loading and moving machine operators, underground mining nationwide earn between $61,410 (25th percentile) and $79,150 (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 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining the most?
Wyoming, with a statewide average of $109,860 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is loading and moving machine operators, underground mining pay the lowest?
Baton Rouge, LA, at $48,380 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 47-5044.
- 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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