Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • West Virginia
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in West Virginia earn a median salary of $74,422 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.1% vs the national median of $68,860. An estimated 1,590 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $71,090 to $77,450 depending on location.
$74,422
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$77,450
Highest paying metro
$71,090
Lowest paying metro
1,590
Employed in West Virginia
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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $77,450 | $67,960 | $77,690 | 200 |
| Southwest Virginia | $77,440 | $76,120 | $84,430 | 170 |
| Northern West Virginia | $73,530 | $66,600 | $75,950 | 500 |
| Southern West Virginia | $72,600 | $66,440 | $75,070 | 510 |
| Beckley, WV | $71,090 | $61,930 | $72,340 | 210 |