Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary by State
National median: $74,500
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,020 |
| Alaska | $93,130 |
| Arizona | $72,430 |
| Colorado | $79,150 |
| Georgia | $50,380 |
| Illinois | $75,890 |
| Iowa | $48,490 |
| Louisiana | $48,670 |
| Michigan | $59,310 |
| Missouri | $52,040 |
| Nevada | $82,920 |
| New York | $60,890 |
| Ohio | $71,380 |
| Oklahoma | $44,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,240 |
| South Carolina | $80,480 |
| Texas | $47,310 |
| Virginia | $76,900 |
| West Virginia | $74,950 |
| Wyoming | $112,110 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)