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Life As a Mining Machine Operator

Job Description & Duties All mining machine operators not listed separately.

  • Zinc Miner
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  • Iron Miner
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Mining Machine Operator Job Outlook

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 2,200 jobs in the United States for Mining Machine Operator. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Mining Machine Operator. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 300 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Mining Machine Operator are North Dakota, Alaska, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in West Virginia, Washington, or Tennessee. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Mining Machine Operator Make?

The average yearly salary of a Mining Machine Operator ranges between $35,220 and $75,910.

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Mining Machine Operators who work in Nevada, Virginia, or Florida, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Mining Machine Operators in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alaska $61,670
Arizona $54,040
Colorado $49,430
Florida $55,660
Georgia $46,350
Illinois $58,570
Kentucky $44,930
Minnesota $55,230
Nevada $61,900
New Mexico $59,720
Pennsylvania $58,300
Texas $45,700
Utah $49,110
Virginia $64,220
West Virginia $57,790

Who Employs Mining Machine Operators?

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Mining Machine Operators work in the following industries:

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