Top 13 cities for continuous mining machine operators by average salary
| Duluth, MN | $83,930 |
|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $71,550 |
| Wheeling, WV | $69,580 |
| Charleston, WV | $69,560 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $66,890 |
| Tucson, AZ | $62,170 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $59,570 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,480 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,860 |
| Detroit, MI | $55,240 |
| St. Louis, MO | $53,680 |
| Kansas City, MO | $52,360 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,270 |
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary by state
Wyoming pays continuous mining machine operators the most statewide, $94,630 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $94,630 | $85,260 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $83,780 | $90,820 | 420 | 1 | $83,930 | $83,930 |
| Nevada | $83,490 | $85,590 | 1,110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $81,120 | $81,110 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $73,030 | $77,570 | 720 | 3 | $71,550 | $69,560 |
| Indiana | $71,180 | $71,570 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $69,250 | $62,790 | 940 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $66,390 | $63,480 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $65,250 | $74,830 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $64,100 | $59,420 | 890 | 1 | $59,570 | $59,570 |
| Arizona | $63,380 | $60,880 | 2,850 | 2 | $66,890 | $62,170 |
| Idaho | $63,140 | $60,990 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $61,860 | $57,760 | 180 | 1 | $55,240 | $55,240 |
| Ohio | $60,010 | $58,030 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $59,640 | $59,360 | 340 | 1 | $58,480 | $58,480 |
| North Carolina | $58,960 | $59,030 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $58,730 | $60,780 | 510 | 1 | $57,860 | $57,860 |
| Kentucky | $56,920 | $50,020 | 390 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $56,470 | $57,160 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $56,310 | $51,760 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $55,910 | $62,580 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $51,950 | $47,280 | 920 | 2 | $53,680 | $52,360 |
| New Mexico | $51,030 | $48,900 | 470 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $50,190 | $46,450 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $49,110 | $47,890 | 80 | 1 | $47,270 | $47,270 |
| Oklahoma | $48,380 | $46,980 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $46,890 | $48,950 | 390 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | $83,930 | $86,230 | $40.35 | 50 |
| Beckley, WV | $71,550 | $64,270 | $34.40 | 120 |
| Wheeling, WV | $69,580 | $66,300 | $33.45 | 120 |
| Charleston, WV | $69,560 | $65,280 | $33.44 | 70 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $66,890 | $63,250 | $32.16 | 710 |
| Tucson, AZ | $62,170 | $60,880 | $29.89 | 720 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $59,570 | $57,900 | $28.64 | 380 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,480 | $58,430 | $28.12 | n/a |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,860 | $60,780 | $27.82 | 140 |
| Detroit, MI | $55,240 | $54,690 | $26.56 | 60 |
| St. Louis, MO | $53,680 | $48,120 | $25.81 | 120 |
| Kansas City, MO | $52,360 | $47,950 | $25.18 | 100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,270 | $39,540 | $22.73 | 30 |
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary: questions
Where do continuous mining machine operators make the most money?
In Duluth, MN, with an average of $83,930 a year, among the 13 metro areas we cover.
What is the average continuous mining machine operators salary in the U.S.?
$65,050 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $61,810, so half of continuous mining machine operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should continuous mining machine operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of continuous mining machine operators nationwide earn between $51,610 (25th percentile) and $77,570 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays continuous mining machine operators the most?
Wyoming, with a statewide average of $94,630 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is continuous mining machine operators pay the lowest?
Little Rock, AR, at $47,270 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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