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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining — Salary by State

Median annual wages across 19 states, from BLS data.

National Median

$68,860

Highest

$104,010

Wyoming

Lowest

$38,460

Louisiana

Total Employment

4,970

Salary by State

#StateMedian Salary
1Wyoming$104,010
2Alaska$89,830
3Nevada$80,840
4Virginia$77,440
5Illinois$75,820
6Colorado$74,420
7West Virginia$73,260
8Pennsylvania$68,780
9Kentucky$67,510
10Ohio$65,920
11Alabama$58,730
12New York$56,960
13Indiana$52,150
14Georgia$51,690
15Missouri$50,860
16Florida$47,030
17Iowa$45,420
18Oklahoma$43,490
19Louisiana$38,460