How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Alaska?
$106,800a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Alaska. That is $51.37 an hour or $8,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.37
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,650Median: $106,800Highest 10%: $158,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,650 | $43.10 | |
| 25th | $90,340 | $43.43 | |
| Median | $106,800 | $51.37 | |
| 75th | $121,400 | $58.34 | |
| 90th | $158,200 | $76.08 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for underground mining machine operators.
| 1. Alaska | $106,800 |
| 2. Montana | $84,410 |
| 3. Minnesota | $83,120 |
| 4. Illinois | $72,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underground mining machine operator make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $51.37 ($106,800 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $106,800 against $70,130 nationally, 52% more.
Where does Alaska rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Alaska ranks 1 of 9 states.
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.