Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining in Virginia
Loading and moving machine operators in underground mining operate equipment such as power shovels, hoisting engines, and conveyor-equipped machines to load or move coal, ore, or rock. These workers move material using shuttle cars, mine cars, or conveyor systems in underground mining operations In Virginia the median pay is $76,900 a year, 3% above the national median of $74,500.
$76,900median pay in Virginia, per year
$75,620–$81,540middle half earn
190employed in Virginia
$74,500U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
MechanicalEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining.
Licenses and training in Virginia
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining pay in other states
Wyoming · $112,110Alaska · $93,130Nevada · $82,920South Carolina · $80,480Colorado · $79,150Illinois · $75,890Pennsylvania · $75,240West Virginia · $74,950Arizona · $72,430Ohio · $71,380
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against loading and moving machine operators, underground mining and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 47-5044.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.