Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Iowa
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Iowa
$45,420
National Median
$68,860
Employment
110
Entry Level (10th)
$43,890
Top Earners (90th)
$55,640
How Iowa Compares
Iowa pays $23,440 less than the national median for loading and moving machine operators, underground minings.
There are 0.071 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining jobs per 1,000 workers in Iowa (location quotient: 1.79).
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 |
| 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 |
| Oklahoma | $43,490 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $38,460 | 50 |