How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Minnesota?
$83,120a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Minnesota. That is $39.96 an hour or $6,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.96
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,400Median: $83,120Highest 10%: $85,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,400 | $24.71 | |
| 25th | $51,470 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $83,120 | $39.96 | |
| 75th | $85,000 | $40.87 | |
| 90th | $85,010 | $40.87 |
Cities in Minnesota
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underground mining machine operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $39.96 ($83,120 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $83,120 against $70,130 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 3 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.