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 $45,390 for beginners, reaching about $67,613 at mid-level, and approach $88,970 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 North Carolina

How much does a Coal Equipment Operator make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Coal Equipment Operator in North Carolina is $46,395 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): $55,603
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,532 to $51,215
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,016

10% $39,016

50% (Median) $46,395

90% $55,603

Coal Equipment Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,215	$4,268	$985	$25
Average	$46,395	$3,866	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$42,532	$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): $45,390
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,998
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,613
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,553
Expert (over 8 years): $88,970

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Coal Equipment Operator	less than 1 year	$45,390
Field Service Technician II	1-2 years	$55,998
Field Service Technician III	2-4 years	$67,613
Field Service Technician IV	5-8 years	$76,553
Field Service Technician V	over 8 years	$88,970

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:

Morven: $44,264
Mount Holly: $46,955
Mount Mourne: $46,290

Morven, NC $44,264

Mount Holly, NC $46,955

Mount Mourne, NC $46,290

Mount Pleasant, NC $45,657

Mount Ulla, NC $45,647

Newell, NC $47,175

New London, NC $45,256

Norwood, NC $45,240

Oakboro, NC $45,784

Paw Creek, NC $47,181

Peachland, NC $44,867

Pineville, NC $47,068

Polkton, NC $45,544

Polkville, NC $45,381

Richfield, NC $45,465

Rockwell, NC $45,663

Rutherfordton, NC $44,976

Salisbury, NC $45,740

Warsaw, NC $44,296

Roaring River, NC $44,454

Ronda, NC $44,581

Rutherford College, NC $44,963

Scottville, NC $43,806

Sherrills Ford, NC $45,921

Sparta, NC $44,069

State Road, NC $44,557

Stony Point, NC $44,976

Sugar Grove, NC $43,808

Taylorsville, NC $44,697

Terrell, NC $46,054

Thurmond, NC $44,401

Todd, NC $43,809

Traphill, NC $44,270

Turnersburg, NC $45,113

Union Grove, NC $44,614

Valdese, NC $44,880

Valle Crucis, NC $43,869

Vilas, NC $43,777

Warrensville, NC $43,849

West Jefferson, NC $43,858

Wilkesboro, NC $44,329

Zionville, NC $43,809

Scotts, NC $44,944

Alexander, NC $44,907

Almond, NC $44,168

Arden, NC $44,906

Bakersville, NC $43,891

Balsam, NC $44,427

Balsam Grove, NC $44,559

Barnardsville, NC $44,739

Bat Cave, NC $44,762

Black Mountain, NC $44,782

Brevard, NC $44,633

Bryson City, NC $44,205

Burnsville, NC $44,452

Candler, NC $44,881

Canton, NC $44,706

Cashiers, NC $44,329

Cedar Mountain, NC $44,764

Cherokee, NC $44,336

Chimney Rock, NC $44,746

Clyde, NC $44,644

Columbus, NC $45,198

Cullowhee, NC $44,427

Dana, NC $44,729

Gaston, NC $44,398

Greenville, NC $43,921

Grimesland, NC $43,746

Halifax, NC $43,879

Hamilton, NC $43,745

Shelby, NC $45,738

Spencer, NC $45,742

Spindale, NC $45,023

Stanfield, NC $46,210

Stanley, NC $46,775

Troutman, NC $45,536

Union Mills, NC $44,576

Vale, NC $45,818

Waco, NC $46,341

Wadesboro, NC $44,732

Waxhaw, NC $46,394

Wingate, NC $46,051

Charlotte, NC $47,185

Dillsboro, NC $44,238

East Flat Rock, NC $44,708

Edneyville, NC $44,754

Enka, NC $44,974

Etowah, NC $44,741

Fairview, NC $44,860

Flat Rock, NC $44,712

Fletcher, NC $44,864

Fontana Dam, NC $44,316

Franklin, NC $44,005

Gerton, NC $44,821

Glenville, NC $44,221

Glenwood, NC $44,588

Hazelwood, NC $44,539

Hendersonville, NC $44,707

Green Mountain, NC $43,821

Highlands, NC $44,193

Horse Shoe, NC $44,791

Hot Springs, NC $44,507

Lake Junaluska, NC $44,589

Lake Lure, NC $44,743

Lake Toxaway, NC $44,528

Leicester, NC $44,842

Little Switzerland, NC $44,301

Lynn, NC $44,831

Maggie Valley, NC $44,404

Marion, NC $44,707

Marshall, NC $44,558

Mars Hill, NC $44,586

Micaville, NC $44,301

Mill Spring, NC $44,729

Montreat, NC $44,802

Mountain Home, NC $44,801

Mills River, NC $44,807

Naples, NC $44,821

Nebo, NC $44,478

Old Fort, NC $44,699

Otto, NC $43,955

Penland, NC $44,167

Penrose, NC $44,666

Pisgah Forest, NC $44,709

Ridgecrest, NC $44,788

Robbinsville, NC $44,165

Rosman, NC $44,615

Saluda, NC $44,709

Sapphire, NC $44,377

Scaly Mountain, NC $44,102

Skyland, NC $44,927

Spruce Pine, NC $44,232

Hassell, NC $43,790

Tryon, NC $45,009

Tuckasegee, NC $44,268

Tuxedo, NC $44,766

Waynesville, NC $44,279

Weaverville, NC $44,872

Webster, NC $44,290

Whittier, NC $44,183

Zirconia, NC $44,780

Asheville, NC $45,003

Andrews, NC $44,079

Brasstown, NC $43,898

Culberson, NC $43,854

Hayesville, NC $43,930

Marble, NC $44,039

Murphy, NC $43,902

Warne, NC $43,899

Whitsett, NC $45,420

Henrico, NC $44,363

Hobgood, NC $43,809

Hollister, NC $44,948

Jackson, NC $43,755

Jamesville, NC $43,674

Kelford, NC $43,849

Lewiston Woodville, NC $43,650

Littleton, NC $44,437

Lucama, NC $46,030

Macclesfield, NC $44,673

Margarettsville, NC $44,242

Milwaukee, NC $44,232

Murfreesboro, NC $44,451

Nashville, NC $45,545

Oak City, NC $43,650

Pantego, NC $43,630

Parmele, NC $43,792

Pendleton, NC $44,363

Pikeville, NC $45,274

Pinetops, NC $44,744

Pinetown, NC $43,634

Pleasant Hill, NC $44,388

Potecasi, NC $44,116

Red Oak, NC $45,400

Rich Square, NC $43,849

Roanoke Rapids, NC $44,152

Robersonville, NC $43,702

Roxobel, NC $43,937

Saratoga, NC $45,149

Scotland Neck, NC $43,759

Scranton, NC $43,606

Seaboard, NC $44,162

Severn, NC $44,377

Sharpsburg, NC $45,414

Simpson, NC $43,875

Sims, NC $46,264

Speed, NC $44,125

Spring Hope, NC $46,267

Stantonsburg, NC $44,994

Stokes, NC $43,685

Swanquarter, NC $43,608

Tarboro, NC $44,310

Tillery, NC $43,764

Walstonburg, NC $44,751

Washington, NC $43,757

Weldon, NC $44,046

Whitakers, NC $44,685

Williamston, NC $43,730

Wilson, NC $45,516

Woodland, NC $44,096

Elizabeth City, NC $44,908

Ahoskie, NC $44,320

Avon, NC $43,776

Aydlett, NC $45,040

Barco, NC $45,118

Belvidere, NC $44,863

Buxton, NC $43,798

Camden, NC $44,993

Cofield, NC $44,440

Coinjock, NC $45,156

Colerain, NC $44,209

Columbia, NC $43,753

Corapeake, NC $45,206

Corolla, NC $45,024

Creswell, NC $43,680

Currituck, NC $45,375

Durants Neck, NC $44,564

Edenton, NC $44,312

Eure, NC $44,659

Frisco, NC $43,810

Gates, NC $45,020

Gatesville, NC $44,708

Grandy, NC $44,758

Harbinger, NC $44,382

Harrellsville, NC $44,499

Hatteras, NC $43,816

Hertford, NC $44,547

Hobbsville, NC $44,930

Jarvisburg, NC $44,522

Kill Devil Hills, NC $44,240

Kitty Hawk, NC $44,428

Knotts Island, NC $45,600

Swannanoa, NC $44,913

Sylva, NC $44,270

Vaughan, NC $44,555

Wake Forest, NC $47,208

Warrenton, NC $45,113

Wendell, NC $47,278

Willow Spring, NC $47,106

Wilsons Mills, NC $46,800

Wise, NC $44,770

Youngsville, NC $46,980

Zebulon, NC $46,976

Raleigh, NC $47,879

Durham, NC $46,691

Rocky Mount, NC $44,984

Aulander, NC $44,068

Aurora, NC $43,645

Bailey, NC $46,285

Bath, NC $43,710

Battleboro, NC $44,846

Belhaven, NC $43,655

Bellarthur, NC $44,197

Bethel, NC $43,886

Black Creek, NC $45,528

Blounts Creek, NC $43,662

Castalia, NC $45,798

Chocowinity, NC $43,723

Como, NC $44,610

Conetoe, NC $44,209

Conway, NC $44,267

Edward, NC $43,691

Elm City, NC $45,297

Enfield, NC $44,428

Engelhard, NC $43,616

Everetts, NC $43,795

Fairfield, NC $43,612

Falkland, NC $44,371

Farmville, NC $44,461

Fountain, NC $44,549

Fremont, NC $45,338

White Oak, NC $43,841

Wilmington, NC $44,725

Ash, NC $44,305

Atkinson, NC $44,426

Bolivia, NC $44,518

Bolton, NC $44,357

Brunswick, NC $44,073

Burgaw, NC $44,439

Carolina Beach, NC $44,619

Castle Hayne, NC $44,725

Cerro Gordo, NC $43,812

Chadbourn, NC $43,897

Clarendon, NC $43,962

Clarkton, NC $43,952

Council, NC $44,108

Currie, NC $44,592

Delco, NC $44,510

Evergreen, NC $43,851

Fair Bluff, NC $43,823

Garland, NC $44,058

Hallsboro, NC $44,024

Hampstead, NC $44,472

Harrells, NC $43,987

Holly Ridge, NC $44,319

Ivanhoe, NC $44,134

Kelly, NC $44,195

Kure Beach, NC $44,545

Lake Waccamaw, NC $44,220

Leland, NC $44,692

Longwood, NC $44,167

Magnolia, NC $44,129

Maple Hill, NC $44,261

Nakina, NC $44,041

Riegelwood, NC $44,449

Rocky Point, NC $44,586

Rose Hill, NC $44,158

Shallotte, NC $44,329

Sneads Ferry, NC $44,227

Southport, NC $44,520

Supply, NC $44,406

Tabor City, NC $43,975

Teachey, NC $44,234

Oak Island, NC $44,445

Wallace, NC $44,164

Calabash, NC $44,202

Sunset Beach, NC $44,207

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $44,228

Whiteville, NC $43,981

Willard, NC $44,284

Winnabow, NC $44,684

Wrightsville Beach, NC $44,710

Kinston, NC $43,869

Albertson, NC $43,989

Alliance, NC $43,859

Arapahoe, NC $43,746

Atlantic, NC $43,750

Atlantic Beach, NC $43,864

Ayden, NC $43,788

Bayboro, NC $43,702

Beaufort, NC $43,765

Beulaville, NC $44,210

Bridgeton, NC $43,822

Cedar Island, NC $43,565

Chinquapin, NC $44,166

Comfort, NC $43,860

Cove City, NC $43,707

Davis, NC $43,765

Deep Run, NC $43,915

Dover, NC $43,683

Ernul, NC $43,662

Gloucester, NC $43,815

Grantsboro, NC $43,707

Grifton, NC $43,765

Harkers Island, NC $43,865

Havelock, NC $43,781

Cherry Point, NC $43,951

Hobucken, NC $43,624

Hookerton, NC $44,198

Hubert, NC $44,099

Jacksonville, NC $44,243

Camp Lejeune, NC $44,324

Garysburg, NC $44,161

Manns Harbor, NC $43,582

Townsville, NC $44,882

Manteo, NC $43,958

Maple, NC $45,250

Merry Hill, NC $44,076

Moyock, NC $45,467

Nags Head, NC $43,817

Ocracoke, NC $43,766

Plymouth, NC $43,734

Point Harbor, NC $44,460

Poplar Branch, NC $44,934

Powells Point, NC $44,422

Powellsville, NC $44,291

Rodanthe, NC $43,703

Roduco, NC $44,900

Yanceyville, NC $45,028

Greensboro, NC $45,442

Angier, NC $46,579

Apex, NC $47,075

Bahama, NC $46,128

Benson, NC $45,859

Broadway, NC $45,172

Buies Creek, NC $45,705

Bullock, NC $44,832

Bunn, NC $46,635

Butner, NC $46,453

Carrboro, NC $46,086

Cary, NC $47,587

Chapel Hill, NC $46,089

Clayton, NC $47,213

Coats, NC $45,891

Creedmoor, NC $46,676

Four Oaks, NC $45,713

Franklinton, NC $46,501

Fuquay Varina, NC $46,691

Garner, NC $47,520

Goldsboro, NC $45,175

Henderson, NC $45,661

Holly Springs, NC $46,970

Hurdle Mills, NC $45,033

Kenly, NC $46,145

Kipling, NC $46,258

Kittrell, NC $46,289

Knightdale, NC $47,611

Lillington, NC $45,308

Louisburg, NC $46,272

Macon, NC $44,678

Mamers, NC $45,302

Manson, NC $44,864

Micro, NC $46,212

Middleburg, NC $45,184

Middlesex, NC $46,668

Moncure, NC $45,912

Morrisville, NC $47,347

New Hill, NC $46,568

Norlina, NC $45,028

Oxford, NC $45,396

Pine Level, NC $46,136

Princeton, NC $45,579

Ridgeway, NC $45,077

Rolesville, NC $47,276

Rougemont, NC $45,699

Roxboro, NC $44,943

Selma, NC $46,452

Smithfield, NC $46,312

Stem, NC $46,171

Stovall, NC $45,218

Alamance, NC $45,311

Altamahaw, NC $45,277

Asheboro, NC $45,205

Bear Creek, NC $44,759

Bennett, NC $44,797

Biscoe, NC $44,309

Blanch, NC $44,692

Bonlee, NC $44,966

Browns Summit, NC $45,389

Burlington, NC $45,332

Bynum, NC $45,787

Candor, NC $44,138

Cedar Falls, NC $45,307

Cedar Grove, NC $45,157

Climax, NC $45,405

Colfax, NC $45,528

Cumnock, NC $45,101

Denton, NC $45,116

Eagle Springs, NC $44,198

Efland, NC $45,305

Elon, NC $45,238

Ether, NC $44,575

Franklinville, NC $45,281

Gibsonville, NC $45,360

Goldston, NC $44,599

Graham, NC $45,282

Gulf, NC $45,003

Haw River, NC $45,248

Highfalls, NC $44,566

High Point, NC $45,882

Roper, NC $43,863

Salvo, NC $43,845

Shawboro, NC $45,150

Shiloh, NC $44,632

South Mills, NC $45,368

Stumpy Point, NC $43,623

Sunbury, NC $45,108

Tyner, NC $44,539

Wanchese, NC $43,803

Waves, NC $43,813

Windsor, NC $43,783

Winfall, NC $44,729

Winton, NC $44,609

Albemarle, NC $45,227

Alexis, NC $46,654

Ansonville, NC $45,201

Badin, NC $45,085

Barium Springs, NC $45,412

Belmont, NC $47,031

Bessemer City, NC $46,905

Boiling Springs, NC $45,440

Bostic, NC $44,706

Caroleen, NC $45,289

Casar, NC $45,204

Cherryville, NC $46,322

China Grove, NC $45,712

Cliffside, NC $45,368

Concord, NC $46,115

Cornelius, NC $46,601

Cramerton, NC $47,043

Crouse, NC $46,482

Dallas, NC $46,945

Davidson, NC $46,425

Denver, NC $46,449

Earl, NC $45,927

East Spencer, NC $45,741

Ellenboro, NC $45,090

Faith, NC $45,755

Fallston, NC $45,902

Forest City, NC $45,173

Gastonia, NC $47,132

Huntersville, NC $46,911

Gold Hill, NC $45,553

Granite Quarry, NC $45,746

Grover, NC $46,159

Harris, NC $45,292

Harrisburg, NC $46,900

Henrietta, NC $45,343

High Shoals, NC $46,725

Indian Trail, NC $46,770

Iron Station, NC $46,474

Kannapolis, NC $45,933

Kings Mountain, NC $46,642

Landis, NC $45,748

Lattimore, NC $45,370

Lawndale, NC $45,642

Lilesville, NC $44,248

Lincolnton, NC $46,357

Locust, NC $45,913

Lowell, NC $47,110

Mc Adenville, NC $47,040

Mc Farlan, NC $44,215

Marshville, NC $45,878

Matthews, NC $46,854

Midland, NC $46,516

Mineral Springs, NC $46,391

Misenheimer, NC $45,486

Monroe, NC $46,424

Mooresboro, NC $45,403

Mooresville, NC $45,831

Hillsborough, NC $45,509

Jackson Springs, NC $44,184

Jamestown, NC $45,848

Julian, NC $45,407

Kernersville, NC $45,367

Eden, NC $44,886

Leasburg, NC $44,670

Lexington, NC $45,315

Liberty, NC $45,307

Linwood, NC $45,628

Mc Leansville, NC $45,456

Mebane, NC $45,220

Milton, NC $44,601

Mount Gilead, NC $44,545

Oak Ridge, NC $45,344

Pelham, NC $44,919

Pittsboro, NC $45,466

Pleasant Garden, NC $45,479

Prospect Hill, NC $45,005

Providence, NC $44,860

Ramseur, NC $45,108

Randleman, NC $45,408

Reidsville, NC $45,186

Robbins, NC $44,523

Ruffin, NC $44,959

Sanford, NC $45,216

Saxapahaw, NC $45,303

Seagrove, NC $44,786

Sedalia, NC $45,445

Semora, NC $44,468

Siler City, NC $45,085

Snow Camp, NC $45,263

Sophia, NC $45,417

Southmont, NC $45,522

Staley, NC $45,215

Star, NC $44,523

Stokesdale, NC $45,218

Summerfield, NC $45,365

Swepsonville, NC $45,270

Thomasville, NC $45,555

Trinity, NC $45,490

Troy, NC $44,594

Wallburg, NC $45,447

Welcome, NC $45,293

Wentworth, NC $45,064

West End, NC $44,337

Topton, NC $43,997

Advance, NC $45,190

Ararat, NC $44,820

Belews Creek, NC $45,236

Bethania, NC $45,313

Boonville, NC $44,901

Clemmons, NC $45,236

Cleveland, NC $45,537

Cooleemee, NC $45,530

Danbury, NC $44,933

Dobson, NC $44,652

East Bend, NC $45,083

Germanton, NC $45,173

Hamptonville, NC $44,820

King, NC $45,086

Lawsonville, NC $44,837

Lewisville, NC $45,183

Lowgap, NC $44,380

Madison, NC $45,023

Mayodan, NC $44,898

Mocksville, NC $45,160

Mount Airy, NC $44,691

White Plains, NC $44,751

Pfafftown, NC $45,209

Pilot Mountain, NC $44,884

Pine Hall, NC $45,055

Pinnacle, NC $44,994

Rural Hall, NC $45,218

Sandy Ridge, NC $44,848

Siloam, NC $44,912

Stoneville, NC $44,896

Toast, NC $44,690

Tobaccoville, NC $45,155

Walkertown, NC $45,287

Walnut Cove, NC $45,132

Westfield, NC $44,847

Woodleaf, NC $45,541

Yadkinville, NC $45,015

Winston Salem, NC $45,336

Tarawa Terrace, NC $44,239

Midway Park, NC $44,160

Mccutcheon Field, NC $44,285

La Grange, NC $44,508

Lowland, NC $43,603

Marshallberg, NC $43,843

Maury, NC $44,436

Maysville, NC $43,885

Merritt, NC $43,662

Morehead City, NC $43,905

New Bern, NC $43,807

Newport, NC $43,794

Oriental, NC $43,725

Pink Hill, NC $44,055

Pollocksville, NC $43,678

Richlands, NC $44,206

Salter Path, NC $43,883

Sealevel, NC $43,674

Seven Springs, NC $44,284

Smyrna, NC $43,716

Snow Hill, NC $44,566

Stacy, NC $43,683

Stella, NC $43,980

Stonewall, NC $43,860

Swansboro, NC $44,010

Trenton, NC $43,738

Vanceboro, NC $43,726

Vandemere, NC $43,777

Williston, NC $43,723

Winterville, NC $44,045

Emerald Isle, NC $43,923

Hickory, NC $45,116

Banner Elk, NC $43,882

Blowing Rock, NC $43,895

Boomer, NC $44,182

Boone, NC $43,942

Catawba, NC $45,652

Claremont, NC $45,433

Collettsville, NC $43,859

Connellys Springs, NC $45,110

Conover, NC $45,352

Creston, NC $43,750

Crossnore, NC $44,044

Crumpler, NC $43,856

Deep Gap, NC $43,827

Drexel, NC $44,790

Elkin, NC $44,761

Elk Park, NC $43,825

Ennice, NC $44,241

Ferguson, NC $43,913

Statesville, NC $45,086

Fleetwood, NC $43,842

Glade Valley, NC $44,237

Glen Alpine, NC $44,507

Glendale Springs, NC $43,810

Granite Falls, NC $44,787

Grassy Creek, NC $43,835

Lenoir, NC $44,414

Harmony, NC $44,951

Hays, NC $44,208

Hiddenite, NC $44,646

Hildebran, NC $45,170

Hudson, NC $44,701

Jefferson, NC $43,862

Jonas Ridge, NC $44,188

Jonesville, NC $44,761

Lansing, NC $43,862

Laurel Springs, NC $43,878

Linville, NC $43,845

Linville Falls, NC $44,232

Mc Grady, NC $44,008

Maiden, NC $46,000

Millers Creek, NC $43,952

Minneapolis, NC $43,869

Montezuma, NC $44,046

Moravian Falls, NC $44,312

Morganton, NC $44,387

North Wilkesboro, NC $44,354

Newland, NC $43,941

Newton, NC $45,702

Olin, NC $44,877

Patterson, NC $44,006

Pineola, NC $43,993

Piney Creek, NC $43,870

Plumtree, NC $43,938

Purlear, NC $43,870

Icard, NC $45,172

Rhodhiss, NC $45,013

Roaring Gap, NC $44,264

Fayetteville, NC $43,724

Fort Bragg, NC $43,859

Pope Army Airfield, NC $43,953

Aberdeen, NC $44,264

Autryville, NC $43,806

Timberlake, NC $45,190

Barnesville, NC $43,818

Bladenboro, NC $43,850

Bunnlevel, NC $44,747

Calypso, NC $44,593

Cameron, NC $44,463

Carthage, NC $44,448

Clinton, NC $44,237

Cordova, NC $44,190

Cumberland, NC $44,147

Dublin, NC $43,814

Dudley, NC $44,789

Dunn, NC $44,822

Elizabethtown, NC $43,870

Ellerbe, NC $44,024

Erwin, NC $44,854

Fairmont, NC $43,842

Faison, NC $44,468

Falcon, NC $44,090

Gibson, NC $43,958

Godwin, NC $44,071

Hamlet, NC $44,055

Hoffman, NC $44,172

Hope Mills, NC $43,740

Kenansville, NC $44,158

Lakeview, NC $44,443

Laurel Hill, NC $44,038

Laurinburg, NC $44,000

Lemon Springs, NC $44,831

Linden, NC $44,168

Lumber Bridge, NC $43,814

Lumberton, NC $43,799

Marietta, NC $43,870

Marston, NC $44,043

Maxton, NC $43,753

Mount Olive, NC $44,422

Newton Grove, NC $44,812

Norman, NC $44,123

Olivia, NC $44,869

Orrum, NC $43,819

Pinehurst, NC $44,483

Parkton, NC $43,756

Pembroke, NC $43,745

Pinebluff, NC $44,301

Proctorville, NC $43,896

Raeford, NC $44,006

Red Springs, NC $43,910

Rex, NC $43,807

Rockingham, NC $44,049

Roseboro, NC $43,871

Rowland, NC $43,828

Saint Pauls, NC $43,797

Salemburg, NC $44,028

Shannon, NC $43,853

Southern Pines, NC $44,337

Spring Lake, NC $44,074

Stedman, NC $43,749

Tar Heel, NC $43,850

Turkey, NC $44,279

Vass, NC $44,353

Wade, NC $43,816

Wagram, NC $44,070

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	$57,993	$28.0	25%
Financial Services	$55,673	$27.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,746	$26.0	18%
Pharmaceuticals	$54,282	$26.0	17%
Energy & Utilities	$52,890	$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.

$42,532

Average $46,395/year

$51,215

$3,544

Average $3,866/month

$4,268

$818

Average $892/week

$985

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,215	$4,268	$985	$25
Average	$46,395	$3,866	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$42,532	$3,544	$818	$20

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