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All About Mining Machine Operators

Job Description: All mining machine operators not listed separately.

Types of Mining Machine Operator Jobs

  • Copper Miner
  • Excavator Operator
  • Operator
  • Efficiency Miner
  • Rock Duster

Job Opportunities for Mining Machine Operators

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 2,200 jobs in the United States for Mining Machine Operator. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Mining Machine Operator. There will be an estimated 300 positions for Mining Machine Operator per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Mining Machine Operator are North Dakota, Alaska, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in West Virginia, Washington, or Tennessee. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Mining Machine Operators Salary

The salary for Mining Machine Operators ranges between about $35,220 and $75,910 a year.

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Mining Machine Operators who work in Nevada, Virginia, or Florida, make the highest salaries.

How much do Mining Machine Operators make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alaska $61,670
Arizona $54,040
Colorado $49,430
Florida $55,660
Georgia $46,350
Illinois $58,570
Kentucky $44,930
Minnesota $55,230
Nevada $61,900
New Mexico $59,720
Pennsylvania $58,300
Texas $45,700
Utah $49,110
Virginia $64,220
West Virginia $57,790

Where Mining Machine Operators Work

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Mining Machine Operators work in the following industries:

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