Highest-paying states for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining
Wyoming leads at $112,110 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $112,110 | $106,590–$115,870 |
| Alaska | $93,130 | $74,460–$102,410 |
| Nevada | $82,920 | $81,810–$91,880 |
| South Carolina | $80,480 | $56,570–$80,480 |
| Colorado | $79,150 | $79,150–$80,450 |
| Virginia | $76,900 | $75,620–$81,540 |
| Illinois | $75,890 | $75,850–$79,440 |
| West Virginia | $74,950 | $68,410–$78,760 |
| Arizona | $72,430 | $60,360–$73,980 |
| Ohio | $71,380 | $49,000–$87,730 |
| New York | $60,890 | $57,240–$61,300 |
| Alabama | $60,020 | $56,260–$60,240 |
| Michigan | $59,310 | $49,420–$61,110 |
| Missouri | $52,040 | $45,890–$56,990 |
| Georgia | $50,380 | $48,160–$58,920 |
| Louisiana | $48,670 | $40,650–$63,910 |
| Iowa | $48,490 | $46,830–$59,070 |
| Texas | $47,310 | $45,200–$66,240 |
| Oklahoma | $44,760 | $38,740–$57,600 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.