Best Paying Industries for Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers
$56,020
National Median Salary
57
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $91,110 | +62.6% | 370 |
| 2 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $84,980 | +51.7% | 130 |
| 3 | Metal Ore Mining | $75,280 | +34.4% | 1,040 |
| 4 | Coal Mining | $66,670 | +19.0% | 3,010 |
| 5 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $66,380 | +18.5% | 280 |
| 6 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $64,510 | +15.2% | 60 |
| 7 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $64,510 | +15.2% | 60 |
| 8 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $64,400 | +15.0% | 160 |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing | $64,400 | +15.0% | 160 |
| 10 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $61,880 | +10.5% | — |
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