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Underground Mining Machine Operators

Role Overview

No description available.

Job Outlook

Projected Growth (10yr)

-8.6% ↘

Avg. annual openings

2.6k

per year, 2024–2034

Related SOC group growth range: -34.2% to 42.1%

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

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Projected Growth (10yr)

+-8.6%

Avg. annual openings

2.6k

Market Insight

Avg. annual openings

2.6k

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

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