Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$67,510
National Median
$68,860
Employment
280
Entry Level (10th)
$64,170
Top Earners (90th)
$67,510
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $1,350 less than the national median for loading and moving machine operators, underground minings.
There are 0.14 loading and moving machine operators, underground mining jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 3.52).
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 |
| 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 |