What are the main factors that influence an Underground Coal Miner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Underground Coal Miner's salary?

An Underground Coal Miner's salary grows with experience: a Mine Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $70,304, a Mine Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,434, a Underground Coal Miner (4-7 years)earns $100,973, a Mine Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $124,814,

What are the highest paying states for an Underground Coal Miner?

Underground Coal Miner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Underground Coal Miner roles are District of Columbia $110,290, California $109,872, Massachusetts $108,407. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Underground Coal Miner roles make?

Salaries for Underground Coal Miner level roles vary by specialization: Continuous Miner Operator: $96,473; Underground Development Miner: $94,777; Miner: $94,438; Coal Miner: $90,320; Foreman Underground: $88,720.

Underground Coal Miner Salary in Nevada

How much does an Underground Coal Miner make in Nevada?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Underground Coal Miner in Nevada is $98,586 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Underground Coal Miner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,849
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,125 to $106,575
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,690

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Underground Coal Miner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,575	$8,881	$2,050	$51
Average	$98,586	$8,215	$1,896	$47
25th Percentile	$87,125	$7,260	$1,675	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Underground Coal Miner Salaries

An Underground Coal Miner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Underground Coal Miner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Underground Coal Miners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,290.
California: $109,872.
Massachusetts: $108,407.

District of Columbia $110,290 California $109,872 Massachusetts $108,407 Washington $108,009 New Jersey $107,969 Alaska $107,830 Connecticut $106,455 New York $105,897

Hawaii $104,114 Rhode Island $103,277 Maryland $102,710 Minnesota $101,933 Colorado $101,634 Illinois $101,534 Oregon $101,156 Delaware $100,877

New Hampshire $100,701 Virginia $100,309 Pennsylvania $99,163 Nevada $98,586 North Dakota $98,396 Michigan $98,098 Wisconsin $97,988 Vermont $97,769

Texas $97,161 Maine $97,121 Arizona $97,062 Ohio $96,992 Georgia $96,075 Indiana $95,617 Wyoming $95,528 Utah $95,388

Iowa $95,328 Kansas $94,850 Louisiana $94,711 North Carolina $94,661 Missouri $94,641 Florida $94,252 Montana $94,043 Nebraska $93,844

Kentucky $93,735 South Carolina $93,336 Tennessee $93,087 Idaho $92,987 New Mexico $92,260 Oklahoma $92,101 Alabama $91,513 South Dakota $90,527

Arkansas $89,989 West Virginia $89,700 Mississippi $88,834

Top Paying Cities for Underground Coal Miners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $96,793
Alamo: $99,608
Henderson: $96,813

The Lakes, NV $96,793 Alamo, NV $99,608 Henderson, NV $96,813 Beatty, NV $99,722 Blue Diamond, NV $96,925 Boulder City, NV $97,048 Bunkerville, NV $99,083 Caliente, NV $99,292

Dyer, NV $99,636 Goldfield, NV $99,590 Hiko, NV $99,393 Indian Springs, NV $98,151 Jean, NV $97,676 Amargosa Valley, NV $99,698 Logandale, NV $98,984 Manhattan, NV $99,763

Mercury, NV $99,413 Mesquite, NV $99,657 Moapa, NV $98,201 Laughlin, NV $99,260 North Las Vegas, NV $96,793 Coyote Springs, NV $98,884 Cal Nev Ari, NV $98,839 Overton, NV $97,927

Pahrump, NV $99,017 Panaca, NV $99,188 Pioche, NV $99,203 Round Mountain, NV $99,629 Searchlight, NV $98,376 Silverpeak, NV $99,938 Tonopah, NV $99,625 Sloan, NV $96,848

Las Vegas, NV $96,793 Nellis Afb, NV $96,793 Ely, NV $99,602 Austin, NV $99,542 Baker, NV $99,175 Duckwater, NV $99,679 Eureka, NV $99,599 Lund, NV $99,593

Mc Gill, NV $99,736 Ruth, NV $99,955 Crystal Bay, NV $100,910 Dayton, NV $99,647 Denio, NV $99,359 Empire, NV $99,611 Fallon, NV $99,783 Fernley, NV $99,855

Gabbs, NV $99,631 Gardnerville, NV $99,873 Genoa, NV $99,698 Gerlach, NV $99,654 Glenbrook, NV $99,796 Golconda, NV $99,583 Hawthorne, NV $99,793 Imlay, NV $99,649

Lovelock, NV $99,782 Luning, NV $99,810 Mc Dermitt, NV $99,305 Mina, NV $99,610 Minden, NV $99,620 Nixon, NV $99,647 Orovada, NV $99,435 Paradise Valley, NV $99,561

Schurz, NV $99,691 Silver City, NV $99,472 Silver Springs, NV $99,827 Smith, NV $99,766 Sparks, NV $99,812 Sun Valley, NV $99,816 Valmy, NV $99,770 Verdi, NV $99,973

Virginia City, NV $99,527 Wadsworth, NV $99,773 Wellington, NV $99,779 Winnemucca, NV $99,704 Yerington, NV $99,745 Zephyr Cove, NV $99,897 Stateline, NV $99,938 Incline Village, NV $100,085

Reno, NV $99,811 Carson City, NV $99,373 Washoe Valley, NV $99,449 Elko, NV $99,816 Spring Creek, NV $99,819 Battle Mountain, NV $99,681 Crescent Valley, NV $99,644 Carlin, NV $99,756

Deeth, NV $99,608 Halleck, NV $99,608 Jackpot, NV $98,795 Jarbidge, NV $99,015 Lamoille, NV $99,666 Montello, NV $99,012 Mountain City, NV $99,297 Owyhee, NV $99,030

Ruby Valley, NV $99,569 Tuscarora, NV $99,495 Wells, NV $99,486 West Wendover, NV $99,574

Underground Coal Miner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Underground Coal Miner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$87,125

Average $98,586/year

$106,575

$7,260

Average $8,215/month

$8,881

$1,675

Average $1,896/week

$2,050

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,575	$8,881	$2,050	$51
Average	$98,586	$8,215	$1,896	$47
25th Percentile	$87,125	$7,260	$1,675	$42

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