Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$67,220
↑ 47.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 47.3% since 2011 ($45,630 → $67,220)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $68,910
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +0%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,220 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | $68,910 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $64,180 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $61,260 | +19.0% |
| 2018 | $51,490 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | $48,850 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $48,010 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | $48,550 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | $49,150 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | $50,130 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | $46,810 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $45,630 | — |
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.