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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,240
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.4% vs 2024
$74,470
Mean Salary
$75,240
Median Salary
$36.17
Hourly Rate
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $75,240 per year ($6,270/month).
This is 10.1% above the national average of $68,322.
Pennsylvania ranks #8 out of 20 states for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining pay.
Salaries increased by 9.4% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania range from $67,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,190 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,680 and $78,180.
Median $75,240
P10: $67,100P25: $74,680P75: $78,180P90: $78,190
10th
$67,100
25th
$74,680
Median
$75,240
75th
$78,180
90th
$78,190
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$67,100
$32.26
$5,591
25th Percentile
$74,680
$35.90
$6,223
Median (50th)
$75,240
$36.17
$6,270
75th Percentile
$78,180
$37.59
$6,515
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,190
$37.59
$6,515
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,470 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
Pennsylvania ranks #8 of 20 states
$68,322
National avg. for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
How much do Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania is $75,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,470.
What is the salary range for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania range from $67,100 at the 10th percentile to $78,190 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,680 and $78,180.
What is the starting salary for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $67,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,680 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Pennsylvania is approximately $36.17 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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