How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Utah?
$67,200a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Utah. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,020Median: $67,200Highest 10%: $73,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 25th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $73,800 | $35.48 | |
| 90th | $73,800 | $35.48 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for underground mining machine operators.
| 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 |
| 8. Nevada | $59,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underground mining machine operator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $32.31 ($67,200 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $67,200 against $70,130 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Utah rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Utah ranks 5 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.