Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining is $28.86 an hour ($60,020 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($74,500). Alabama ranks 13th of 20 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.39 | $50,720 |
| 25% of workers | $27.05 | $56,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.86 | $60,020 |
| 75% of workers | $28.96 | $60,240 |
| 90% of workers | $28.96 | $60,240 |
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $57,730 | 120 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for loading and moving machine operators, underground mining
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.8% over ten years, declining · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $36,670 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $44,880 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,520 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $60,790 |
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