Loading and Moving Machine Operators Salary in Virginia
Also called: Loading Machine Operators, Mining
Loading and Moving Machine Operators in Virginia earn a median of $76,900 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($74,500)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,210; the top 10% earn over $93,120. Nationally the range is $52,030 to $87,730.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$63,480 median in Virginia
- Roof Bolters, Mining$78,260 median in Virginia
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$55,470 median in Virginia
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,480 median in Virginia
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$50,350 median in Virginia
- Logging Equipment Operators$46,090 median in Virginia
Loading and Moving Machine Operators pay in Virginia
How much do loading and moving machine operators make in Virginia?
The median is $76,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,210 and the top 10% earn over $93,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for loading and moving machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 20 (+3% vs. the national median of $74,500). Living costs are not included.