Best Paying Industries for Continuous Mining Machine Operators
$63,380
National Median Salary
6
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Mining | $72,540 | +14.5% | 2,390 |
| 2 | Metal Ore Mining | $67,870 | +7.1% | 6,210 |
| 3 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $64,790 | +2.2% | 12,770 |
| 4 | Support Activities for Mining | $57,990 | -8.5% | 760 |
| 5 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $53,590 | -15.4% | — |
| 6 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $53,510 | -15.6% | 4,170 |