Underground mining machine operators, all other
SOC Code: 47-5049Also known as:
Belt Operator, Clay Mine Cutting Machine Operator, Coal Miner, Coal Trimmer Machine Operator, Copper Miner
Median Annual Salary
$67,220
-6.1% growth (2024-2034)
400
Openings/Year
4K
Current Jobs
What Underground mining machine operators, all other Do
All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.
💰 Salary
$67,220
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-6.1%
Decline
🎓 Education
No formal educational credential
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
400
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
3,600
Projected Employment (2034)
3,400
📚 Entry-Level Education
No formal educational credential
Most common requirement
Degree Programs for Underground mining machine operators, all other
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a underground mining machine operators, all other:
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
1,131 degrees awarded •
55 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Underground mining machine operators, all other
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become underground mining machine operators, all other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do underground mining machine operators, all other make?
The median annual salary for underground mining machine operators, all other is $67,220.
What education do underground mining machine operators, all other need?
Most underground mining machine operators, all other positions require a no formal educational credential.
Common degree programs include Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation.
Is becoming a underground mining machine operators, all other a good career choice?
Underground mining machine operators, all other is projected to see -6.1% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 400 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for underground mining machine operators, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring underground mining machine operators, all other include
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, State Technical College of Missouri, Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee, Pontotoc Technology Center, Buckeye Joint Vocational School.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to underground mining machine operators, all other?
Underground mining machine operators, all other may also be known as: Belt Operator, Clay Mine Cutting Machine Operator, Coal Miner, Coal Trimmer Machine Operator, Copper Miner, Digging Machine Operator, Drilling Machine Operator, Dry Placer Machine Operator, Duck Bill Operator, Duck Operator, Efficiency Miner, Equipment Operator, Excavating Machine Operator, Excavator Operator, Extraction Machine Operator, Face Man, Face Worker, Gang Miner, Gold Miner, Hard Rock Miner.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.