What are the main factors that influence a Coal Equipment Operator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Coal Equipment Operator?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Coal Equipment Operator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Coal Equipment Operator's salary?

A Coal Equipment Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,381 for beginners, reaching about $67,599 at mid-level, and approach $88,952 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Coal Equipment Operator?

Coal Equipment Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Coal Equipment Operator roles are District of Columbia $54,055, California $53,849, Massachusetts $53,132. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Coal Equipment Operator roles make?

Salaries for Coal Equipment Operator level roles vary by specialization: Nuclear Equipment Operator: $93,310; Landfill Equipment Operator: $77,879; Equipment Operator: $70,923; Auxiliary Equipment Operator: $68,637; Equipment Operator-Crane: $52,100.

Coal Equipment Operator Salary in Missouri

How much does a Coal Equipment Operator make in Missouri? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Coal Equipment Operator in Missouri is $46,385 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Coal Equipment Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,591
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,523 to $51,204
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,008

10% $39,008

50% (Median) $46,385

90% $55,591

Coal Equipment Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,204	$4,267	$985	$25
Average	$46,385	$3,865	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$42,523	$3,544	$818	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Coal Equipment Operator Salaries

A Coal Equipment Operator'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 Experience Level Affects Coal Equipment Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Coal Equipment Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,381
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,986
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,599
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,537
Expert (over 8 years): $88,952

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Coal Equipment Operator	less than 1 year	$45,381
Field Service Technician II	1-2 years	$55,986
Field Service Technician III	2-4 years	$67,599
Field Service Technician IV	5-8 years	$76,537
Field Service Technician V	over 8 years	$88,952

How Do Coal Equipment Operator 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 Coal Equipment Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,055.
California: $53,849.
Massachusetts: $53,132.

District of Columbia $54,055 California $53,849 Massachusetts $53,132 Washington $52,937 New Jersey $52,917 Alaska $52,849 Connecticut $52,175 New York $51,901

Hawaii $51,028 Rhode Island $50,618 Maryland $50,339 Minnesota $49,958 Colorado $49,812 Illinois $49,763 Oregon $49,578 Delaware $49,441

New Hampshire $49,355 Virginia $49,163 Pennsylvania $48,601 Nevada $48,318 North Dakota $48,225 Michigan $48,079 Wisconsin $48,025 Vermont $47,918

Texas $47,620 Maine $47,600 Arizona $47,571 Ohio $47,537 Georgia $47,088 Indiana $46,863 Wyoming $46,819 Utah $46,751

Iowa $46,722 Kansas $46,487 Louisiana $46,419 North Carolina $46,395 Missouri $46,385 Florida $46,194 Montana $46,092 Nebraska $45,994

Kentucky $45,940 South Carolina $45,745 Tennessee $45,623 Idaho $45,574 New Mexico $45,218 Oklahoma $45,140 Alabama $44,852 South Dakota $44,368

Arkansas $44,105 West Virginia $43,963 Mississippi $43,538

Top Paying Cities for Coal Equipment Operator

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:

Braggadocio: $44,946
Eugene: $45,130
Fortuna: $45,117

Braggadocio, MO $44,946

Eugene, MO $45,130

Fortuna, MO $45,117

Freeburg, MO $45,082

Gasconade, MO $45,094

Gravois Mills, MO $45,189

Laurie, MO $45,194

Hartsburg, MO $45,131

Henley, MO $45,124

Hermann, MO $45,182

High Point, MO $45,140

Holts Summit, MO $45,192

Jamestown, MO $45,091

Kaiser, MO $45,174

Koeltztown, MO $45,067

Lake Ozark, MO $45,304

Latham, MO $45,140

Linn, MO $45,100

Linn Creek, MO $45,190

Lohman, MO $45,139

Loose Creek, MO $45,109

Mc Girk, MO $45,151

Meta, MO $45,053

Mokane, MO $45,097

Morrison, MO $45,042

Mount Sterling, MO $45,012

New Bloomfield, MO $45,125

Olean, MO $45,141

Osage Beach, MO $45,288

Owensville, MO $45,122

Portland, MO $45,030

Prairie Home, MO $45,095

Rhineland, MO $45,031

Rocky Mount, MO $45,223

Russellville, MO $45,135

Saint Elizabeth, MO $45,092

Saint Thomas, MO $45,111

Steedman, MO $45,077

Stover, MO $45,115

Sunrise Beach, MO $45,239

Tebbetts, MO $45,090

Tipton, MO $45,150

Tuscumbia, MO $45,108

Ulman, MO $45,133

Versailles, MO $45,155

Westphalia, MO $45,088

Jefferson City, MO $45,204

Columbia, MO $45,255

Armstrong, MO $45,102

Auxvasse, MO $45,105

Benton City, MO $45,063

Boonville, MO $45,173

Brunswick, MO $45,157

Bunceton, MO $45,064

Cairo, MO $45,156

Kearney, MO $47,301

Kingsville, MO $46,767

Lawson, MO $46,852

Levasy, MO $47,217

Lexington, MO $46,544

Liberty, MO $47,582

Lone Jack, MO $47,059

Mayview, MO $46,522

Missouri City, MO $47,467

Mosby, MO $47,343

Napoleon, MO $47,071

Oak Grove, MO $47,193

Odessa, MO $46,752

Orrick, MO $47,163

Peculiar, MO $47,040

Platte City, MO $47,270

Pleasant Hill, MO $46,995

Raymore, MO $47,297

Rayville, MO $46,811

Richmond, MO $46,658

Sibley, MO $47,304

Smithville, MO $47,375

Strasburg, MO $46,845

Waldron, MO $47,564

Warrensburg, MO $45,994

Waverly, MO $45,765

Wellington, MO $46,891

Weston, MO $46,829

Kansas City, MO $47,586

Riverside, MO $47,578

Agency, MO $46,643

Albany, MO $45,115

Allendale, MO $45,209

Amazonia, MO $45,624

Ewing, MO $45,109

Frankford, MO $45,096

Granger, MO $45,096

Hunnewell, MO $45,074

Kahoka, MO $45,142

Knox City, MO $45,083

La Belle, MO $45,111

La Grange, MO $45,177

Lentner, MO $45,077

Leonard, MO $45,082

Lewistown, MO $45,106

Luray, MO $45,101

Maywood, MO $45,147

Monroe City, MO $45,126

Monticello, MO $45,098

Newark, MO $45,079

New London, MO $45,152

Novelty, MO $45,081

Palmyra, MO $45,171

Perry, MO $45,081

Philadelphia, MO $45,107

Plevna, MO $45,083

Revere, MO $45,109

Saint Patrick, MO $45,171

Saverton, MO $45,290

Shelbina, MO $45,128

Shelbyville, MO $45,101

Taylor, MO $45,132

Wayland, MO $45,307

Williamstown, MO $45,062

Wyaconda, MO $45,083

Kirksville, MO $45,271

Atlanta, MO $45,142

Baring, MO $45,104

Bevier, MO $45,201

Brashear, MO $45,152

Callao, MO $45,161

Coatsville, MO $45,106

Downing, MO $45,134

Edina, MO $45,135

Elmer, MO $45,145

Ethel, MO $45,155

Gibbs, MO $45,144

Glenwood, MO $45,140

Gorin, MO $45,106

Green Castle, MO $45,142

Green City, MO $45,163

Greentop, MO $45,153

Hurdland, MO $45,109

Lancaster, MO $45,163

La Plata, MO $45,188

Livonia, MO $45,142

Macon, MO $45,227

Memphis, MO $45,152

Milan, MO $45,194

New Boston, MO $45,161

New Cambria, MO $45,151

Novinger, MO $45,169

Pollock, MO $45,113

Queen City, MO $45,157

Rutledge, MO $45,102

Unionville, MO $45,171

Winigan, MO $45,182

Worthington, MO $45,169

Park Hills, MO $45,502

Annapolis, MO $44,889

Arcadia, MO $44,945

Belgrade, MO $45,110

Belleview, MO $44,931

Bismarck, MO $45,272

Black, MO $44,902

Blackwell, MO $45,719

Bloomsdale, MO $45,904

Bonne Terre, MO $45,668

Bunker, MO $44,870

Cadet, MO $45,662

Caledonia, MO $45,129

Cascade, MO $44,930

Centerville, MO $44,897

Des Arc, MO $44,912

Doe Run, MO $45,245

Ellington, MO $44,878

Farmington, MO $45,414

Fredericktown, MO $44,990

Amity, MO $45,703

Barnard, MO $45,067

Bethany, MO $45,145

Blythedale, MO $45,106

Bolckow, MO $45,194

Burlington Junction, MO $45,072

Cameron, MO $46,070

Clarksdale, MO $45,883

Clearmont, MO $45,116

Clyde, MO $45,179

Conception, MO $45,197

Conception Junction, MO $45,077

Cosby, MO $45,856

Craig, MO $44,998

Darlington, MO $45,078

Dearborn, MO $46,854

De Kalb, MO $46,490

Denver, MO $45,031

Eagleville, MO $45,112

Easton, MO $46,351

Edgerton, MO $47,089

Elmo, MO $45,194

Fairfax, MO $45,090

Maysville, MO $45,522

Faucett, MO $46,547

Fillmore, MO $45,279

Forest City, MO $45,166

Gentry, MO $45,051

Saint Charles, MO $46,656

Annada, MO $45,510

Augusta, MO $46,152

Irondale, MO $45,324

Ironton, MO $45,002

Knob Lick, MO $45,277

Leadwood, MO $45,612

Lesterville, MO $44,909

Marquand, MO $44,920

Middle Brook, MO $44,918

Mineral Point, MO $45,525

Patton, MO $44,968

Pilot Knob, MO $45,167

Potosi, MO $45,310

Redford, MO $44,840

Reynolds, MO $44,893

Sainte Genevieve, MO $45,683

Saint Mary, MO $45,525

Tiff, MO $45,700

Vulcan, MO $44,883

Cape Girardeau, MO $45,123

Bellflower, MO $45,250

Advance, MO $44,979

Altenburg, MO $45,052

Bell City, MO $44,946

Benton, MO $45,060

Brazeau, MO $45,271

Brownwood, MO $45,065

Burfordville, MO $45,007

Chaffee, MO $45,025

Commerce, MO $45,130

Daisy, MO $44,994

Delta, MO $45,047

Dutchtown, MO $45,071

Farrar, MO $45,189

Friedheim, MO $44,987

Frohna, MO $45,037

Gipsy, MO $44,903

Glenallen, MO $44,936

Gordonville, MO $45,081

Jackson, MO $45,086

Kelso, MO $45,209

Leopold, MO $44,963

Mc Gee, MO $44,908

Marble Hill, MO $44,983

Millersville, MO $44,987

Morley, MO $45,139

Oak Ridge, MO $44,998

Old Appleton, MO $45,058

Oran, MO $44,983

Perkins, MO $45,138

Perryville, MO $45,269

Mc Bride, MO $45,271

Pocahontas, MO $45,097

Scott City, MO $45,109

Sedgewickville, MO $44,975

Sturdivant, MO $44,947

Uniontown, MO $45,015

Vanduser, MO $45,055

Whitewater, MO $44,967

Zalma, MO $44,923

Sikeston, MO $45,049

Anniston, MO $45,118

Arbyrd, MO $44,869

Bernie, MO $44,988

Bertrand, MO $45,001

Blodgett, MO $45,199

Bloomfield, MO $44,992

Bowling Green, MO $45,220

Clarksville, MO $45,378

Cottleville, MO $46,511

Curryville, MO $45,071

Defiance, MO $46,294

Dutzow, MO $45,828

Elsberry, MO $45,728

Eolia, MO $45,440

Farber, MO $45,086

Flinthill, MO $46,221

Foley, MO $45,918

Foristell, MO $45,954

Hawk Point, MO $45,545

High Hill, MO $45,299

Jonesburg, MO $45,389

Laddonia, MO $45,060

Louisiana, MO $45,172

Marthasville, MO $45,713

Middletown, MO $45,109

Montgomery City, MO $45,093

Moscow Mills, MO $45,939

New Florence, MO $45,161

New Melle, MO $46,179

O Fallon, MO $46,321

Lake Saint Louis, MO $46,274

Old Monroe, MO $46,173

Olney, MO $45,309

Portage Des Sioux, MO $46,615

Saint Peters, MO $46,530

Silex, MO $45,458

Treloar, MO $45,614

Troy, MO $45,764

Truesdale, MO $45,785

Truxton, MO $45,367

Vandalia, MO $45,120

Warrenton, MO $45,606

Wellsville, MO $45,085

Wentzville, MO $46,167

West Alton, MO $46,807

Whiteside, MO $45,625

Williamsburg, MO $45,057

Winfield, MO $46,011

Wright City, MO $45,820

Hannibal, MO $45,254

Alexandria, MO $45,134

Anabel, MO $45,111

Arbela, MO $45,104

Ashburn, MO $45,044

Bethel, MO $45,104

Canton, MO $45,171

Center, MO $45,093

Clarence, MO $45,129

Earth City, MO $46,766

Pittsburg, MO $44,566

Hematite, MO $46,257

Herculaneum, MO $46,455

High Ridge, MO $46,656

Hillsboro, MO $46,281

House Springs, MO $46,468

Imperial, MO $46,658

Kimmswick, MO $46,674

Labadie, MO $46,225

Leslie, MO $45,484

Liguori, MO $46,552

Lonedell, MO $45,798

Luebbering, MO $45,877

Mapaville, MO $46,346

Morse Mill, MO $46,223

New Haven, MO $45,532

Pacific, MO $46,377

Pevely, MO $46,484

Richwoods, MO $45,706

Robertsville, MO $46,131

Saint Albans, MO $46,349

Saint Ann, MO $46,916

Saint Clair, MO $45,788

Emden, MO $45,087

Bragg City, MO $44,906

Canalou, MO $45,067

Cardwell, MO $44,840

Caruthersville, MO $44,983

Catron, MO $44,864

Charleston, MO $45,027

Clarkton, MO $44,925

Cooter, MO $45,083

Deering, MO $45,078

Dexter, MO $45,037

East Prairie, MO $44,946

Essex, MO $44,943

Gibson, MO $44,925

Gideon, MO $44,926

Gobler, MO $44,883

Grayridge, MO $45,124

Hayti, MO $44,954

Holcomb, MO $44,903

Holland, MO $45,114

Hornersville, MO $44,960

Kennett, MO $44,998

Kewanee, MO $44,988

Lilbourn, MO $44,955

Malden, MO $45,011

Marston, MO $45,026

Matthews, MO $44,941

Morehouse, MO $45,135

New Madrid, MO $44,964

Parma, MO $44,933

Portageville, MO $44,942

Risco, MO $45,095

Rives, MO $44,897

Senath, MO $44,904

Steele, MO $44,948

Tallapoosa, MO $45,054

Wardell, MO $44,979

Whiteoak, MO $45,083

Wolf Island, MO $44,931

Wyatt, MO $45,128

Poplar Bluff, MO $45,024

Briar, MO $44,803

Broseley, MO $44,907

Campbell, MO $44,881

Clubb, MO $44,920

Doniphan, MO $44,849

Dudley, MO $44,908

Ellsinore, MO $44,900

Stanton, MO $45,584

Sullivan, MO $45,537

Union, MO $45,838

Valles Mines, MO $45,776

Valley Park, MO $46,758

Villa Ridge, MO $46,118

Washington, MO $45,853

Rosebud, MO $45,241

Saint Louis, MO $47,171

Durham, MO $45,159

Pleasant Hope, MO $43,571

Point Lookout, MO $44,660

Polk, MO $44,381

Ponce De Leon, MO $43,757

Pontiac, MO $44,700

Powell, MO $44,575

Powersite, MO $44,493

Preston, MO $44,693

Protem, MO $44,569

Purdy, MO $44,604

Quincy, MO $44,871

Reeds Spring, MO $44,070

Republic, MO $43,451

Ridgedale, MO $44,639

Rockaway Beach, MO $44,097

Rockbridge, MO $44,726

Rogersville, MO $43,492

Rueter, MO $44,417

Seligman, MO $44,398

Seymour, MO $43,938

Shell Knob, MO $44,535

South Greenfield, MO $43,942

Sparta, MO $43,684

Spokane, MO $43,830

Squires, MO $44,503

Stotts City, MO $44,297

Strafford, MO $43,477

Taneyville, MO $44,056

Tecumseh, MO $44,884

Theodosia, MO $44,591

Thornfield, MO $44,570

Tunas, MO $44,583

Turners, MO $43,369

Udall, MO $44,779

Urbana, MO $44,576

Vanzant, MO $44,804

Verona, MO $44,024

Walnut Grove, MO $43,690

Walnut Shade, MO $43,966

Washburn, MO $44,581

Wasola, MO $44,664

Weaubleau, MO $44,680

West Plains, MO $44,959

South Fork, MO $44,883

Moody, MO $44,754

Myrtle, MO $44,710

Wheatland, MO $44,795

Willard, MO $43,474

Windyville, MO $44,443

Zanoni, MO $44,929

Stockton, MO $44,511

Macks Creek, MO $44,855

Roach, MO $45,109

Peace Valley, MO $44,926

Pomona, MO $44,974

Pottersville, MO $44,948

Thayer, MO $44,789

Willow Springs, MO $44,983

Springfield, MO $43,294

Centralia, MO $45,151

Rush Hill, MO $45,070

Salisbury, MO $45,149

Santa Fe, MO $45,074

Stoutsville, MO $45,074

Sturgeon, MO $45,144

Thompson, MO $45,084

Triplett, MO $45,069

Wooldridge, MO $45,090

Sedalia, MO $45,189

Whiteman Air Force Base, MO $45,696

Arrow Rock, MO $45,207

Blackburn, MO $45,533

Blackwater, MO $45,078

Calhoun, MO $45,189

Climax Springs, MO $45,071

Cole Camp, MO $45,094

Edwards, MO $45,067

Emma, MO $45,709

Florence, MO $45,083

Gilliam, MO $45,085

Green Ridge, MO $45,186

Houstonia, MO $45,249

Hughesville, MO $45,095

Ionia, MO $45,065

Knob Noster, MO $45,649

La Monte, MO $45,400

Lincoln, MO $45,086

Malta Bend, MO $45,370

Marshall, MO $45,170

Miami, MO $45,063

Mora, MO $45,071

Nelson, MO $45,067

Otterville, MO $45,095

Slater, MO $45,140

Smithton, MO $45,109

Sweet Springs, MO $45,430

Syracuse, MO $45,109

Warsaw, MO $45,104

Windsor, MO $45,206

Rolla, MO $45,119

Beulah, MO $44,949

Birch Tree, MO $44,907

Bixby, MO $44,925

Boss, MO $44,899

Bourbon, MO $45,298

Brinktown, MO $45,038

Bucyrus, MO $44,976

Cherryville, MO $44,971

Cook Sta, MO $44,968

Crocker, MO $45,098

Cuba, MO $45,079

Davisville, MO $44,946

Devils Elbow, MO $45,042

Dixon, MO $45,090

Duke, MO $44,961

Edgar Springs, MO $45,006

Eldridge, MO $44,750

Elk Creek, MO $44,927

Eminence, MO $44,899

Eunice, MO $44,937

Falcon, MO $44,744

Fort Leonard Wood, MO $45,131

Hartshorn, MO $44,902

Houston, MO $45,026

Harrisonville, MO $46,707

Clark, MO $45,140

Clifton Hill, MO $45,108

Dalton, MO $45,053

Excello, MO $45,152

Fayette, MO $45,135

Franklin, MO $45,084

Fulton, MO $45,166

Glasgow, MO $45,121

Hallsville, MO $45,172

Harrisburg, MO $45,143

Higbee, MO $45,123

Holliday, MO $45,099

Huntsville, MO $45,165

Jacksonville, MO $45,131

Keytesville, MO $45,136

Kingdom City, MO $45,090

Madison, MO $45,115

Martinsburg, MO $45,068

Mexico, MO $45,159

Moberly, MO $45,234

New Franklin, MO $45,134

Paris, MO $45,102

Pilot Grove, MO $45,092

Renick, MO $45,310

Rocheport, MO $45,135

Huggins, MO $44,827

Iberia, MO $45,111

Jadwin, MO $44,940

Jerome, MO $45,135

Lake Spring, MO $45,104

Laquey, MO $45,050

Leasburg, MO $45,155

Lebanon, MO $44,721

Lenox, MO $44,987

Licking, MO $45,021

Lynchburg, MO $44,799

Montier, MO $44,914

Mountain View, MO $44,984

Newburg, MO $45,029

Plato, MO $44,995

Raymondville, MO $44,970

Richland, MO $45,076

Roby, MO $45,026

Saint James, MO $45,076

Salem, MO $44,990

Solo, MO $44,971

Steelville, MO $45,003

Viburnum, MO $45,051

Stoutland, MO $44,977

Success, MO $44,992

Summersville, MO $44,935

Vichy, MO $45,037

Vienna, MO $45,057

Waynesville, MO $45,168

Saint Robert, MO $45,193

Wesco, MO $44,961

Winona, MO $44,895

Yukon, MO $44,959

Allenton, MO $46,466

Chesterfield, MO $46,546

Arnold, MO $46,761

Ballwin, MO $46,695

Barnhart, MO $46,561

Beaufort, MO $45,581

Berger, MO $45,406

Catawissa, MO $46,252

Cedar Hill, MO $46,345

Crystal City, MO $46,412

De Soto, MO $45,925

Dittmer, MO $46,164

Eureka, MO $46,541

Fenton, MO $46,780

Festus, MO $46,223

Fletcher, MO $45,768

Florissant, MO $46,834

French Village, MO $45,754

Gerald, MO $45,375

Glencoe, MO $46,510

Gray Summit, MO $46,192

Grover, MO $46,562

Grubville, MO $45,925

Hazelwood, MO $46,857

Maryland Heights, MO $46,819

Adrian, MO $45,903

Amoret, MO $45,580

Amsterdam, MO $45,791

Appleton City, MO $45,014

Archie, MO $46,354

Blairstown, MO $45,750

Bronaugh, MO $44,882

Butler, MO $45,458

Chilhowee, MO $45,748

Cleveland, MO $46,902

Clinton, MO $45,224

Collins, MO $44,702

Creighton, MO $45,950

Deepwater, MO $45,027

Deerfield, MO $44,904

Drexel, MO $46,457

East Lynne, MO $46,689

El Dorado Springs, MO $44,899

Foster, MO $45,297

Freeman, MO $46,735

Garden City, MO $46,418

Golden City, MO $44,432

Harwood, MO $44,960

Hume, MO $45,022

Jasper, MO $44,699

Jerico Springs, MO $44,539

Lamar, MO $44,768

Leeton, MO $45,581

Liberal, MO $44,886

Lowry City, MO $45,030

Metz, MO $45,076

Milford, MO $44,640

Milo, MO $44,897

Mindenmines, MO $44,883

Montrose, MO $45,209

Moundville, MO $44,929

Nevada, MO $45,035

Osceola, MO $44,962

Richards, MO $44,899

Rich Hill, MO $45,063

Rockville, MO $44,941

Roscoe, MO $45,015

Schell City, MO $44,966

Sheldon, MO $44,837

Urich, MO $45,635

Walker, MO $44,938

Joplin, MO $45,053

Alba, MO $44,960

Anderson, MO $44,735

Asbury, MO $44,875

Avilla, MO $44,607

Carl Junction, MO $45,028

Carterville, MO $45,030

Carthage, MO $44,747

Diamond, MO $44,824

Duenweg, MO $45,055

Fairview, MO $44,745

Goodman, MO $44,811

Granby, MO $44,780

Lanagan, MO $44,719

La Russell, MO $44,272

Neck City, MO $45,021

Neosho, MO $44,928

Newtonia, MO $44,711

Noel, MO $44,673

Oronogo, MO $44,958

Pineville, MO $44,516

Purcell, MO $45,014

Racine, MO $45,003

Reeds, MO $44,452

Rocky Comfort, MO $44,668

Sarcoxie, MO $44,497

South West City, MO $44,692

Saginaw, MO $45,032

Seneca, MO $44,851

Stark City, MO $44,688

Stella, MO $44,711

Tiff City, MO $44,791

Waco, MO $45,028

Webb City, MO $45,043

Wentworth, MO $44,464

Wheaton, MO $44,837

Argyle, MO $45,063

Ashland, MO $45,180

Barnett, MO $45,151

Belle, MO $45,070

Bland, MO $45,044

Bonnots Mill, MO $45,094

Brumley, MO $45,131

California, MO $45,151

Camdenton, MO $45,125

Centertown, MO $45,127

Chamois, MO $45,043

Clarksburg, MO $45,090

Long Lane, MO $44,141

Montreal, MO $45,109

Aldrich, MO $43,889

Arcola, MO $44,280

Ash Grove, MO $43,593

Aurora, MO $43,880

Alton, MO $44,872

Caplinger Mills, MO $44,639

Ava, MO $44,411

Bakersfield, MO $44,811

Billings, MO $43,588

Blue Eye, MO $44,571

Bois D Arc, MO $43,494

Bolivar, MO $43,997

Bradleyville, MO $44,306

Branson, MO $44,632

Brighton, MO $43,585

Brixey, MO $44,787

Brookline, MO $43,344

Bruner, MO $43,775

Buffalo, MO $44,040

Butterfield, MO $44,815

Cape Fair, MO $44,364

Cassville, MO $44,623

Caulfield, MO $44,826

Cedarcreek, MO $44,461

Chadwick, MO $43,890

Chestnutridge, MO $43,841

Clever, MO $43,563

Conway, MO $44,097

Crane, MO $43,804

Cross Timbers, MO $44,805

Dadeville, MO $44,013

Diggins, MO $43,834

Dora, MO $44,935

Drury, MO $44,797

Dunnegan, MO $44,336

Eagle Rock, MO $44,531

Elkland, MO $43,863

Eudora, MO $43,763

Everton, MO $43,770

Exeter, MO $44,666

Fair Grove, MO $43,579

Fair Play, MO $44,067

Flemington, MO $44,479

Fordland, MO $43,690

Forsyth, MO $43,870

Freistatt, MO $44,445

Gainesville, MO $44,878

Galena, MO $43,947

Garrison, MO $43,957

Golden, MO $44,550

Graff, MO $44,781

Greenfield, MO $44,042

Grovespring, MO $44,468

Half Way, MO $43,976

Halltown, MO $43,600

Hardenville, MO $44,888

Hartville, MO $44,497

Hermitage, MO $44,721

Highlandville, MO $43,683

Hollister, MO $44,575

Humansville, MO $44,515

Hurley, MO $43,722

Isabella, MO $44,693

Kirbyville, MO $44,507

Kissee Mills, MO $44,456

Lampe, MO $44,613

Lockwood, MO $44,319

Louisburg, MO $44,410

Kimberling City, MO $44,602

Brandsville, MO $44,942

Cabool, MO $44,991

Couch, MO $44,739

Koshkonong, MO $44,820

Mc Clurg, MO $44,344

Macomb, MO $44,522

Mansfield, MO $44,414

Marionville, MO $43,652

Marshfield, MO $43,799

Miller, MO $43,902

Monett, MO $44,487

Morrisville, MO $43,704

Mountain Grove, MO $44,811

Mount Vernon, MO $43,868

Niangua, MO $44,102

Nixa, MO $43,450

Noble, MO $44,613

Norwood, MO $44,620

Oldfield, MO $43,851

Ozark, MO $43,585

Phillipsburg, MO $44,403

Gower, MO $46,748

Fagus, MO $44,821

Graham, MO $45,038

Grant City, MO $45,088

Guilford, MO $45,096

Hatfield, MO $45,038

Helena, MO $45,676

Hopkins, MO $45,083

King City, MO $45,334

Lathrop, MO $46,765

Maitland, MO $45,049

Martinsville, MO $45,052

Maryville, MO $45,173

Mound City, MO $45,085

New Hampton, MO $45,093

Oregon, MO $45,332

Osborn, MO $46,029

Parnell, MO $45,047

Pickering, MO $45,084

Plattsburg, MO $46,815

Ravenwood, MO $45,089

Rea, MO $45,351

Ridgeway, MO $45,100

Rock Port, MO $45,283

Rosendale, MO $45,376

Rushville, MO $46,353

Savannah, MO $45,628

Sheridan, MO $45,073

Skidmore, MO $45,027

Stanberry, MO $45,098

Stewartsville, MO $46,361

Tarkio, MO $45,233

Trimble, MO $47,108

Turney, MO $46,571

Union Star, MO $45,528

Watson, MO $45,291

Weatherby, MO $45,567

Westboro, MO $45,254

Worth, MO $45,059

Saint Joseph, MO $46,191

Chillicothe, MO $45,277

Altamont, MO $45,590

Bogard, MO $45,517

Bosworth, MO $45,198

Braymer, MO $45,797

Breckenridge, MO $45,553

Brookfield, MO $45,259

Browning, MO $45,161

Bucklin, MO $45,205

Cainsville, MO $45,111

Carrollton, MO $45,563

Chula, MO $45,152

Coffey, MO $45,113

Cowgill, MO $45,954

Dawn, MO $45,487

De Witt, MO $45,094

Gallatin, MO $45,455

Galt, MO $45,136

Gilman City, MO $45,097

Hale, MO $45,149

Hamilton, MO $45,798

Harris, MO $45,097

Humphreys, MO $45,146

Jameson, MO $45,165

Jamesport, MO $45,147

Kidder, MO $45,831

Kingston, MO $46,038

Laclede, MO $45,192

Laredo, MO $45,152

Linneus, MO $45,184

Lock Springs, MO $45,526

Lucerne, MO $45,101

Ludlow, MO $45,528

Mc Fall, MO $45,066

Marceline, MO $45,226

Meadville, MO $45,180

Mendon, MO $45,122

Mercer, MO $45,125

Mooresville, MO $45,348

Newtown, MO $45,105

Lead Hill, MO $43,825

Bridgeton, MO $46,807

Eldon, MO $45,199

Norborne, MO $45,891

Pattonsburg, MO $45,236

Polo, MO $46,509

Powersville, MO $45,102

Princeton, MO $45,137

Purdin, MO $45,177

Rothville, MO $45,152

Spickard, MO $45,128

Stet, MO $45,934

Sumner, MO $45,108

Tina, MO $45,400

Trenton, MO $45,195

Utica, MO $45,464

Wheeling, MO $45,150

Winston, MO $45,660

Pierce City, MO $44,539

Fairdealing, MO $44,844

Fisk, MO $44,955

Fremont, MO $44,819

Gatewood, MO $44,681

Grandin, MO $44,884

Greenville, MO $44,898

Harviell, MO $44,879

Lodi, MO $44,889

Lowndes, MO $44,892

Mill Spring, MO $44,862

Naylor, MO $44,786

Neelyville, MO $44,784

Oxly, MO $44,807

Patterson, MO $44,906

Piedmont, MO $44,927

Puxico, MO $44,965

Qulin, MO $44,820

Rombauer, MO $45,160

Shook, MO $44,899

Silva, MO $44,911

Van Buren, MO $44,869

Wappapello, MO $44,974

Williamsville, MO $44,920

Alma, MO $45,720

Lees Summit, MO $47,502

Bates City, MO $46,991

Belton, MO $47,301

Blue Springs, MO $47,491

Buckner, MO $47,394

Camden, MO $46,955

Camden Point, MO $47,091

Centerview, MO $46,344

Concordia, MO $45,828

Corder, MO $45,876

Dover, MO $45,960

Excelsior Springs, MO $47,189

Farley, MO $47,399

Grain Valley, MO $47,352

Grandview, MO $47,566

Greenwood, MO $47,265

Hardin, MO $46,420

Henrietta, MO $46,744

Higginsville, MO $46,125

Holden, MO $46,470

Holt, MO $47,126

Independence, MO $47,583

Coal Equipment Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Coal Equipment Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 41% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Coal Equipment Operator positions in Transportation or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Coal Equipment Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Coal Equipment Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$57,981	$28.0	25%
Financial Services	$55,662	$27.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,734	$26.0	18%
Pharmaceuticals	$54,270	$26.0	17%
Energy & Utilities	$52,879	$25.0	14%

Coal Equipment Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Coal Equipment Operator'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.

$42,523

Average $46,385/year

$51,204

$3,544

Average $3,865/month

$4,267

$818

Average $892/week

$985

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,204	$4,267	$985	$25
Average	$46,385	$3,865	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$42,523	$3,544	$818	$20

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