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

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Top Types Of Underground Mining Jobs

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Coal Mine Foreman

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

  Coal Mine Foreman is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Coal Mine Foreman jobs pay between $74,500 (25th percentile) and $112,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Coal Mine Foreman 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 Foreman

  Salary range: $49,500 - $69,500

  Coal Mining Foreman is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Coal Mining Foreman jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Coal Mining Foreman job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Entry Level Red Hat Mining

  Salary range: $44,000 - $54,500

  Entry Level Red Hat Mining is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Red Hat Mining jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $54,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Red Hat 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.

• Underground Salt Mine

  Salary range: $50,000 - $76,500

  Underground Salt Mine is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Underground Salt Mine jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $76,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Underground Salt Mine job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• 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.