Coal Mining
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mining bituminous coal, anthracite, and lignite by underground mining, auger mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and other surface mining; (2) developing coal mine sites; and (3) beneficiating (i.e., preparing) coal (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing).
Top Careers in this Sector
Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-0000
Extraction Workers
47-5000
Underground Mining Machine Operators
47-5040
Construction Trades Workers
47-2000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Construction Equipment Operators
47-2070
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
47-2073
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-0000
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
47-1000
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
47-1010
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
47-1011
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
47-5044
Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers
47-5020
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
47-5022
Material Moving Workers
53-7000
Electricians
47-2110
Electricians
47-2111
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
47-5041
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-3000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$80,772
Growth Rate
+1.61%
Active Roles
182