Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Colorado
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Colorado
$74,420
National Median
$68,860
Employment
110
Entry Level (10th)
$66,820
Top Earners (90th)
$79,040
How Colorado Compares
Colorado pays $5,560 more than the national median for loading and moving machine operators, underground minings.
There are 0.037 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining jobs per 1,000 workers in Colorado (location quotient: 0.93).
Other States for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $104,010 | 50 |
| Alaska | $89,830 | 210 |
| Nevada | $80,840 | 810 |
| Virginia | $77,440 | 170 |
| Illinois | $75,820 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $73,260 | 1,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,780 | 310 |
| Kentucky | $67,510 | 280 |
| Ohio | $65,920 | 270 |
| Alabama | $58,730 | N/A |
| New York | $56,960 | 130 |
| Indiana | $52,150 | 230 |
| Georgia | $51,690 | 150 |
| Missouri | $50,860 | 130 |
| Florida | $47,030 | 60 |
| Iowa | $45,420 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $43,490 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $38,460 | 50 |