Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$68,860
↑ 27.0% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.0% since 2019 ($54,210 → $68,860)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $68,860
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,860 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | $64,070 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $63,920 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | $57,900 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $56,640 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $54,210 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.