In the 1950s, coal miners in the United States typically earned between $10,000 and $15,000 annually, depending on their location and experience. This income was relatively competitive for the time, especially in comparison to other labor-intensive jobs. Additionally, miners often received benefits such as health insurance and pensions, which were important aspects of their overall compensation package. However, wages could vary significantly based on factors like union representation and regional economic conditions.
A Miners earnings at this time depended on how much coal he 'hewed' in a shift, which was weighed at the surface, plus how many of his family also worked down the mine as 'getters', 'hurriers', 'thrusters' and 'trappers'. Wives were employed as 'getters', 'hurriers' and 'thrusters', and children were employed as'trappers'.
The average cost of a new house in the 1950s was $3,000.00 to $5,000.00.
i never knew there was coal in the civil war
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In the 1950s, schools were much more rigid than what we have today. Children who didn't mind could be punished by swatting and the books and activities available to children were much less imaginative than those used in many schools today.
Sadly unless it us a union mine (there are very few now) coal miners don't get retirements, barely even benefits.
I hear that coal miners won't have much to do with them. Can't guess about other miners.
Coal miners often make 20 to 25 dollars per hour. With shift work and overtime, it is possible to make over 100 thousand dollars in a year.
What was the pay scale like for coal miners in 1920 in the United States?More how they got paid, not exactly what with.
Coal miners in the Victorian era were paid low wages, typically earning around 15-25 shillings per week. The work was extremely dangerous and the conditions were harsh, leading to widespread poverty among coal miners and their families.
The older power plants used coal, but it polluted so much we try to use other methods.
That very much depends on the cost of the coal. Question has no answer
Depths of coal seams vary from place to place. The first coal mine in the US was in Midlothian VA, near Richmond. Coal was present on the surface- just pick it up. Later mines in that area were about 360 ft deep. Other mines are deeper- but much coal is still mined from the surface in high wall or long wall mining.
Consol Energy: $18/hour working six 9 hour shifts for first year with additional over time offered as nessecary. $27/hour after first year.
Nothing much compared to todays players.
Pay is a lot better than it once was. The actual pay will depend on where you are, and what skills you have. A skilled equipment operator or blaster will make more than a laborer. No way to give one single answer- sorry.
Yes, coal is very much still in use. Many power plants burn cola to produce electricity, particularly in under developed countries with growing economies. China is one of the largest users right now.