Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal and lignite; (2) developing bituminous coal and lignite surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous coal; or (4) beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing coal), but not mining, bituminous coal.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining companies in the United States.
Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Salary information for employees working in the Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 3% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 2% |
Construction and Extraction Occupations | 46% |
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 6% |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 6% |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 6% |
Construction Trades Workers | 18% |
Construction Equipment Operators | 12% |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 12% |
Extraction Workers | 22% |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 7% |
Roof Bolters, Mining | 6% |
Roof Bolters, Mining | 6% |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 15% |
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 7% |
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics | 6% |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 6% |
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 7% |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 21% |
Motor Vehicle Operators | 5% |
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 5% |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5% |
Material Moving Workers | 15% |
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators | 8% |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 6% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$286,529 on the bituminous coal & lignite surface mining industry. It has awarded 3 contracts to 3 companies, with an average value of $95,510 per company.
Top Companies in Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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