10 of the Most Popular Types of Surface Mining Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Surface Mining Jobs

• Entry Level Coal Surface Mining

  Salary range: $66,500 - $109,000

  Entry Level Coal Surface Mining is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Coal Surface Mining jobs pay between $66,500 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Coal Surface Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Coal Mining

  Salary range: $74,500 - $112,000

  Coal Mining is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Coal Mining jobs pay between $74,500 (25th percentile) and $112,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Coal Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Miner

  Salary range: $30,000 - $128,000

  A miner is a laborer who extracts coal or other minerals from underground blocks. Job duties include navigating through mine tunnels to excavation sites, operating specialized machinery and equipment, following safety regulations, and working with a team. Working in the mining blocks typically includes long hours, and you must work in all weather conditions to keep up with demand. Career qualifications for a miner include formal training through a Mine Safety and Health Administration approved program and certification.

• Underground Mining Operator

  Salary range: $43,000 - $57,500

  Underground Mining Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Underground Mining Operator jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Underground Mining Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Inexperienced Mining

  Salary range: $48,500 - $62,000

  Inexperienced Mining is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Inexperienced Mining jobs pay between $48,500 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Inexperienced Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Longwall Coal Mining

  Salary range: $66,500 - $109,000

  Longwall Coal Mining is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Longwall Coal Mining jobs pay between $66,500 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Longwall Coal Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Entry Level Underground Coal Miner

  Salary range: $43,000 - $57,500

  Entry Level Underground Coal Miner is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Underground Coal Miner jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Underground Coal Miner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Underground Mining

  Salary range: $43,000 - $57,500

  Underground Mining is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Underground Mining jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Underground Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Seasonal Underground Coal Miner

  Salary range: $43,000 - $57,500

  Seasonal Underground Coal Miner is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Seasonal Underground Coal Miner jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Seasonal Underground Coal Miner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Underground Coal Mining

  Salary range: $43,000 - $57,500

  Underground Coal Mining is a common job search query. Most salaries for Underground Coal Mining jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Underground Coal Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.