How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Pennsylvania?
$54,480a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Pennsylvania. That is $26.19 an hour or $4,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.19
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $54,480Highest 10%: $70,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $54,480 | $26.19 | |
| 75th | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 90th | $70,190 | $33.75 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for underground mining machine operators.
| 6. West Virginia | $65,610 |
| 7. Virginia | $61,990 |
| 8. Nevada | $59,810 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $54,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underground mining machine operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $26.19 ($54,480 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $54,480 against $70,130 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 9 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.