How much does a loading and moving machine operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.82 an hour or $6,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.82
- Average (mean)
- $71,240
- Jobs
- 5,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,030 | $25.01 | |
| 25th | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| Median | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 75th | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| 90th | $87,730 | $42.18 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $112,100 |
| Alaska | $93,130 |
| Nevada | $82,920 |
| South Carolina | $80,480 |
| Colorado | $79,150 |
| Virginia | $76,900 |
| Illinois | $75,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,240 |
| West Virginia | $74,950 |
| Arizona | $72,430 |
| Ohio | $71,380 |
| New York | $60,890 |
| Alabama | $60,020 |
| Michigan | $59,310 |
| Missouri | $52,040 |
| Georgia | $50,380 |
| Louisiana | $48,670 |
| Iowa | $48,490 |
| Texas | $47,310 |
| Oklahoma | $44,760 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wheeling, WV | $81,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $80,480 |
| Beckley, WV | $74,130 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $57,730 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,910 |
In other countries
Loading and Moving Machine Operator belongs to the international group "Miners and quarriers".
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- Explosives Worker$61,390
- Continuous Mining Machine Operator$61,810
- Roof Bolter$78,540
- Underground Mining Machine Operator$70,130
- Rock Splitter$48,740
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.82 ($74,500 a year).
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make a month?
About $6,208 a month before tax, based on a median of $74,500 a year.
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,030 or less a year ($25.01 an hour); the top 10% make $87,730 or more.
Which state pays loading and moving machine operators the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $112,100 a year, followed by Alaska ($93,130) and Nevada ($82,920).
Which city pays loading and moving machine operators the most?
Wheeling, WV-OH, with a median of $81,100 a year.
How many loading and moving machine operators are there in the United States?
About 5,930 people work as loading and moving machine operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.