Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$75,820
National Median
$68,860
Employment
210
Entry Level (10th)
$64,420
Top Earners (90th)
$82,900
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $6,960 more than the national median for loading and moving machine operators, underground minings.
There are 0.035 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 0.89).
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 |
| Colorado | $74,420 | 110 |
| 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 |