How much does an underground mining machine operator make in Virginia?
$61,990a year
Median yearly pay for underground mining machine operators in Virginia. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,950Median: $61,990Highest 10%: $93,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| 25th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| Median | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $80,130 | $38.52 | |
| 90th | $93,590 | $45.00 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for underground mining machine operators.
| 4. Illinois | $72,800 |
| 5. Utah | $67,200 |
| 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 Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.80 ($61,990 a year).
Do underground mining machine operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $61,990 against $70,130 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Virginia rank for underground mining machine operator pay?
Virginia ranks 7 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.