Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other
SOC 47-5098 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other is $52,400, based on BLS OEWS 2020 data. The mean annual wage is $53,730, and an estimated 12,540 workers are employed in this occupation nationally.
Highest-Paying Areas (2020)
Where Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $52,400. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $71,150 | +35.8% | 50 |
| Alaska | $65,750 | +25.5% | 360 |
| Richmond, VA | $65,450 | +24.9% | — |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $64,260 | +22.6% | 400 |
| New Mexico | $63,740 | +21.6% | 160 |
| Minnesota | $63,060 | +20.3% | 510 |
| Nevada | $61,350 | +17.1% | 1,150 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,330 | +17% | — |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $60,780 | +16% | 290 |
| West Virginia | $60,680 | +15.8% | 1,060 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2020)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$32,730
25th Pct
$40,560
Median
$52,400
75th Pct
$65,990
90th Pct
$78,690
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