The Economic Impact of Alabama’s Coal Industry
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TOTAL EARNINGS IMPACT
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2018 COAL PRODUCTION
80%
MET COAL
MET COAL
80% of coal mined in Alabama is metallurgical (met) coal, worth $2 billion in 2018 and exported to steelmakers around the world.
20%
THERMAL COAL
THERMAL COAL
20% of coal mined in Alabama is thermal coal, worth $190 million and used in local industry and for power production.
Met coal comprises the majority of Alabama’s coal industry, valued at $2B annually, vs. $190M for thermal coal.
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ALABAMA JOBS
Total employment impact across job sectors in Alabama.
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EMPLOYEES
Mining is one of Alabama’s major employers.
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ANNUAL PAYROLL
One of the highest paying industries in Alabama.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
1.6 times greater than average Alabama salaries.