How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Illinois?
$72,800a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Illinois. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,090Median: $72,800Highest 10%: $82,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,090 | $28.41 | |
| 25th | $60,560 | $29.12 | |
| Median | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 90th | $82,660 | $39.74 |
Cities in Illinois
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 |
| 5. Utah | $67,200 |
| 6. West Virginia | $65,610 |
| 7. Virginia | $61,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underground mining machine operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.00 ($72,800 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $72,800 against $70,130 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Illinois ranks 4 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.