Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Virginia
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Virginia earn a median salary of $74,208 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.8% vs the national median of $68,860. An estimated 2,790 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $72,600 to $77,440 depending on location.
$74,208
Avg median salary in Virginia
$77,440
Highest paying metro
$72,600
Lowest paying metro
2,790
Employed in Virginia
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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia | $77,440 | $76,120 | $84,430 | 170 |
| Northern West Virginia | $73,530 | $66,600 | $75,950 | 500 |
| West Virginia | $73,260 | $66,440 | $75,830 | 1,610 |
| Southern West Virginia | $72,600 | $66,440 | $75,070 | 510 |