All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
SOC: 47-5049 O*NET: 47-5049.00
Median Salary
$70,130
per year
Job Growth
📉 -6.1%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.
What does a Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$49,020
10th percentile
Early Career
$51,670
25th percentile
Median
$70,130
50th percentile
Experienced
$83,120
75th percentile
Top Earners
$85,010
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$49,020
25th
$51,670
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$70,130
Mean: $69,860
75th
$83,120
90th
$85,010
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $35,990 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $51,670 and $83,120
- •Salary spread is 44.8% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 3,180 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:3,600
Top Industries
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction82.7%
Mining (except Oil and Gas)77%
Metal Ore Mining49.1%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-6.1%
Annual Openings:400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)3,600
Current
2034 (Projected)3,400
-6.1%
-200
Employment Change
-6.1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: Decline
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 9 of 9 locations
Minnesota
930 jobs$83,12015.39x
West Virginia
240 jobs$65,61017.06x
Utah
180 jobs$67,2005.19x
Alaska
70 jobs$106,84010.07x
Illinois
70 jobs$72,8000.52x
Virginia
50 jobs$61,9900.57x
Pennsylvania
50 jobs$54,4800.41x
Montana
0 jobs$84,4100.00x
Nevada
0 jobs$59,8100.00x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
1.6k program completions/year
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
788 program completions/year
American River College
Sacramento, CA
774 program completions/year
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
645 program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
631 program completions/year
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, KY
612 program completions/year
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
596 program completions/year
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
Union, NJ
573 program completions/year
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
559 program completions/year
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
556 program completions/year
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
535 program completions/year
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Bowling Green, KY
494 program completions/year