SOC 47-5041 · May 2025 · United States
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators across the United States is $61,810 per year, measured over 14,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $90,820.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 95.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $90,820 and New York pays $46,450.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $90,820 | 420 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $85,590 | 1,110 | |
| 3 | Wyoming | $85,260 | 330 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $81,110 | 290 | |
| 5 | West Virginia | $77,570 | 720 | |
| 6 | Illinois | $74,830 | 230 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $71,570 | 170 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $63,480 | 230 | |
| 9 | California | $62,790 | 940 | |
| 10 | Florida | $62,580 | 230 |
States with the most Continuous Mining Machine Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | 2,850 | $60,880 | |
| 2 | Nevada | 1,110 | $85,590 | |
| 3 | California | 940 | $62,790 | |
| 4 | Missouri | 920 | $47,280 | |
| 5 | Utah | 890 | $59,420 | |
| 6 | West Virginia | 720 | $77,570 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 510 | $60,780 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | 470 | $48,900 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 420 | $90,820 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | 390 | $50,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | $86,230 | 50 |
| 2 | Wheeling | $66,300 | 120 |
| 3 | Charleston | $65,280 | 70 |
| 4 | Beckley | $64,270 | 120 |
| 5 | Phoenix | $63,250 | 710 |
| 6 | Tucson | $60,880 | 720 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $60,780 | 140 |
| 8 | Tuscaloosa | $58,430 | — |
| 9 | Salt Lake City | $57,900 | 380 |
| 10 | Detroit | $54,690 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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