Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Occupation
$63,380
National Median Salary
$30.47
Median Hourly Wage
14,340
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+30.8%
10 Year Change
$48,440
2014 Median
$63,380
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Continuous Mining Machine Operators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Mining | $72,540 | 2,390 |
| Metal Ore Mining | $67,870 | 6,210 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $64,790 | 12,770 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $57,990 | 760 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $53,590 | — |
Top Paying States for Continuous Mining Machine Operators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $93,200 | — |
| Wyoming | $92,620 | 310 |
| Nevada | $84,420 | 1,230 |
| Colorado | $80,140 | 290 |
| West Virginia | $75,700 | 850 |
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