Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,010 +51% vs national
Median hourly $50.01
10th percentile $86,330
90th percentile $112,960
Employed locally 50
National median $68,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,330
    25th
    $86,330
    50th (median)
    $104,010
    75th
    $109,300
    90th
    $112,960

    Top-paying metros for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wyoming $104,010
    Alaska $89,830
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,830
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $85,490
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $80,840
    Nevada $80,840

    Related occupations in Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,970
    Construction Laborers $46,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,930
    Electricians $76,550
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining make per hour in Western Wyoming?

    The median hourly wage for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Western Wyoming is $50.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.88 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wyoming above or below average for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salaries?

    The median Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining salary in Western Wyoming is 51% above the national median of $68,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining (10th percentile) earn around $86,330 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,330.