212113/Anthracite Mining
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
972
employees, 2023
972
employees, 2023
In 2023, 55 US Anthracite Mining business locations employed 972 people and paid $76.3 million in annual payroll, $78,542 per employee on average. Employment was up 12.1% from 2022. Pennsylvania had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
55
+3.8% vs 2022
Employees
972
+12.1% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$76.3M
+27.3% vs 2022
Average pay
$78,542
+13.6% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Anthracite Mining in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 52 | 940 | $78,176 | 0.02% |
| Kentucky | 3 | 32* | $89,313 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Anthracite Mining employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville, PA | 33 | 554 | $88,177 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 7 | 284 | $71,141 |
| Sunbury, PA | 8 | 81* | $39,444 |
Business size
US Anthracite Mining business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 18 | 35.3% |
| 5 to 9 | 10 | 19.6% |
| 10 to 19 | 16 | 31.4% |
| 20 to 49 | 7 | 13.7% |
| 50 to 99 | Not published | - |
| 100 to 249 | Not published | - |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 21Mining (except Oil and Gas) 212Coal Mining 2121Coal Mining 21211
Questions and answers
How many people work in Anthracite Mining in the US?
972 people worked at 55 US Anthracite Mining business locations in 2023, up 12.1% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Anthracite Mining?
$78,542 a year per employee in 2023, from $76.3 million in annual payroll (up 13.6% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Anthracite Mining jobs?
Pennsylvania had the most, with 940 employees in 2023, followed by Kentucky (32).
Which metro areas have the most Anthracite Mining jobs?
Pottsville, PA (554), Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (284), Sunbury, PA (81) had the most Anthracite Mining employees in 2023.
Are most Anthracite Mining businesses small?
86.3% of the 51 Anthracite Mining business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.