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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$93,130
Median Annual Salary
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+3.7% vs 2024
$93,010
Mean Salary
$93,130
Median Salary
$44.77
Hourly Rate
50 people work as Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska earn a median salary of $93,130 per year ($7,760/month).
This is 36.3% above the national average of $68,322.
Alaska ranks #2 out of 20 states for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining pay.
Approximately 50 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries increased by 3.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.38
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Troubleshooting
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.28
Education and Training
3.04
Law and Government
2.81
English Language
2.8
Production and Processing
2.77
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(52.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska
Salaries for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska range from $74,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $117,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,460 and $102,410.
How much do Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska is $93,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $93,010.
What is the salary range for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska?
Salaries for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska range from $74,460 at the 10th percentile to $117,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,460 and $102,410.
What is the starting salary for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska?
Entry-level Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining positions in Alaska typically start around $74,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 50 people are employed as Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Alaska is approximately $44.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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