Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 14,000 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $46,770 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,610 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $61,810 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $77,570 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $86,210 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$47K
25th
$52K
Median
$62K
75th
$78K
90th
$86K
Highest Paying States for Continuous Mining Machine Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $94,630 |
| Minnesota | $83,780 |
| Nevada | $83,490 |
| Colorado | $81,120 |
| West Virginia | $73,030 |
| Indiana | $71,180 |
| California | $69,250 |
| Virginia | $66,390 |
| Illinois | $65,250 |
| Utah | $64,100 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Wyoming at an average of $94,630 per year, while Utah has an average of $64,100 — a difference of $30,530. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Continuous Mining Machine Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14,000 workers were employed as Continuous Mining Machine Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $65,050 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-5041