Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers in Coal Mining
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Coal Mining | National (All Industries) | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $66,670 | $56,020 | +19.0% vs National |
| Industry Rank | #4 of 57 industries | Top 5 paying industry | |
| Employment | 3,010 jobs | 51,620 jobs | 5.8% of all Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | |
Salary Trend Over Time
Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers median salary in Coal Mining vs National