Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers in Metal Ore Mining
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Metal Ore Mining | National (All Industries) | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $75,280 | $56,020 | +34.4% vs National |
| Industry Rank | #3 of 57 industries | Top 5 paying industry | |
| Employment | 1,040 jobs | 51,620 jobs | 2.0% 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 Metal Ore Mining vs National