Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Continuous Mining Machine Operators positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$63,380
National average
Salary Range
$41,450 – $84,420
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $108,520 | $85,250 | $114,070 |
| Wisconsin | $93,200 | $55,120 | $100,960 |
| Wyoming | $92,620 | $81,240 | $111,510 |
| Nevada | $84,420 | $81,030 | $96,220 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $84,420 | $83,400 | $96,440 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $80,320 | $71,370 | $125,360 |
| Colorado | $80,140 | $54,980 | $109,020 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $76,090 | $46,280 | $88,960 |
| West Virginia | $75,700 | $53,430 | $81,610 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,700 | $60,280 | $78,310 |
| Illinois | $74,030 | $46,280 | $88,960 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,800 | $48,160 | $80,120 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $73,620 | $40,890 | $75,490 |
| California | $73,220 | $53,340 | $81,410 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $72,290 | $64,300 | $72,370 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $71,730 | $48,150 | $98,250 |
| Virginia | $68,670 | $48,580 | $94,350 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $68,670 | $51,020 | $96,590 |
| Minnesota | $68,400 | $60,560 | $84,050 |
| Utah | $67,870 | $55,380 | $80,390 |
| Indiana | $67,830 | $55,570 | $72,370 |
| Idaho | $67,280 | $50,820 | $86,480 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $67,280 | $65,000 | $86,480 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $65,620 | $49,840 | $84,440 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $64,750 | $41,600 | $64,790 |
| Charleston, WV | $63,860 | $49,690 | $84,820 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $63,850 | $55,580 | $81,410 |
| Beckley, WV | $62,900 | $50,730 | $81,100 |
| Georgia | $60,050 | $53,360 | $63,210 |
| Alabama | $60,030 | $50,360 | $61,290 |
| North Carolina | $59,170 | $44,970 | $59,940 |
| Arizona | $58,790 | $47,070 | $77,140 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $58,790 | $47,070 | $74,710 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $58,100 | $36,530 | $74,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,770 | $41,620 | $64,790 |
| Ohio | $56,580 | $51,490 | $68,690 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,120 | $49,460 | $72,520 |
| Kentucky | $56,100 | $49,430 | $66,220 |
| Michigan | $55,600 | $47,110 | $61,090 |
| Nebraska | $54,790 | $47,570 | $63,390 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $52,050 | $41,450 | $60,060 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $51,720 | $35,890 | $57,830 |
| Tennessee | $51,540 | $43,880 | $57,410 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,750 | $49,620 | $61,690 |
| New York | $49,370 | $40,680 | $105,540 |
| Florida | $47,750 | $38,440 | $65,200 |
| New Mexico | $46,500 | $37,540 | $60,700 |
| Missouri | $44,890 | $35,310 | $74,480 |
| Oklahoma | $44,880 | $35,890 | $58,130 |
| Arkansas | $43,640 | $35,660 | $60,850 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $43,470 | $38,360 | $46,060 |
| Mississippi | $41,510 | $30,710 | $42,790 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $41,510 | $30,710 | $42,790 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $39,130 | $31,170 | $46,710 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,010 | $37,160 | $80,580 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,850 | $37,060 | $80,350 |
| Louisiana | $36,470 | $31,110 | $57,200 |
| Texas | $36,260 | $23,610 | $58,220 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $35,450 | $30,520 | $45,460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operators make?▾
The median annual salary for a Continuous Mining Machine Operators is $63,380, with a typical range of $41,450 – $84,420 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Continuous Mining Machine Operators?▾
Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators positions typically start around $41,450 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Continuous Mining Machine Operatorss earn the most?▾
Continuous Mining Machine Operatorss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.