Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary
The median continuous mining machine operators salary in the United States is $61,810 per year ($29.72/hour). Salaries range from $46,770 at the entry level to $86,210+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 14,000 continuous mining machine operators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$61,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.72
per hour
Employment
14,000
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$46,770
25th percentile
$51,610
Median
$61,810
75th percentile
$77,570
90th percentile
$86,210
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.6%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary by State
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$46K$91K■ No data
Top Paying States
Minnesota
$91K
+47%
Nevada
$86K
+38%
Wyoming
$85K
+38%
Colorado
$81K
+31%
West Virginia
$78K
+25%
Illinois
$75K
+21%
Indiana
$72K
+16%
Virginia
$63K
+3%
California
$63K
+2%
Florida
$63K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $90,820 | +46.9% |
| Nevada | $85,590 | +38.5% |
| Wyoming | $85,260 | +37.9% |
| Colorado | $81,110 | +31.2% |
| West Virginia | $77,570 | +25.5% |
| Illinois | $74,830 | +21.1% |
| Indiana | $71,570 | +15.8% |
| Virginia | $63,480 | +2.7% |
| California | $62,790 | +1.6% |
| Florida | $62,580 | +1.2% |
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN-WI | $86,230 | +39.5% |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $66,300 | +7.3% |
| Charleston, WV | $65,280 | +5.6% |
| Beckley, WV | $64,270 | +4.0% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $63,250 | +2.3% |
| Tucson, AZ | $60,880 | -1.5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,780 | -1.7% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,430 | -5.5% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $57,900 | -6.3% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $54,690 | -11.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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