Job Description: All underground mining machine operators represents occupations with a wide range of characteristics. Examples include: Belt Operator , Coal Miner , Coal Trimmer Machine Operator , Copper Miner , Digging Machine Operator , Dry Placer Machine Operator , Duck Bill Operator , Duck Operator , Efficiency Miner , Equipment Operator .
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Median Annual Wage |
$50,220 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$24.14* |
Total Employed Nationally |
2,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.