Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other in Montana
Underground mining machine operators run machinery and equipment in subsurface mines to extract minerals and ores. They operate drilling, loading, hauling, and other specialized equipment in underground environments In Montana the median pay is $84,410 a year, 20% above the national median of $70,130.
$84,410median pay in Montana, per year
$79,820–$84,430middle half earn
$70,130U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against underground mining machine operators, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other.
Licenses and training in Montana
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other pay in other states
Alaska · $106,840Minnesota · $83,120Illinois · $72,800Utah · $67,200West Virginia · $65,610Virginia · $61,990Nevada · $59,810Pennsylvania · $54,480
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against underground mining machine operators, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against underground mining machine operators, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-5049.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana, annual.