Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for continuous mining machine operators in the United States was $61,810 ($29.72 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,770 | $22.49 |
| 25th | $51,610 | $24.81 |
| Median | $61,810 | $29.72 |
| 75th | $77,570 | $37.29 |
| 90th | $86,210 | $41.45 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-5041
- Total U.S. employment: 14,000
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 14,000 continuous mining machine operators are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $46,770, median pay is $61,810, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $86,210.
Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,360 | $28.54 | -4.0% | 340 |
| Arizona | $60,880 | $29.27 | -1.5% | 2,850 |
| Arkansas | $47,890 | $23.03 | -22.5% | 80 |
| California | $62,790 | $30.19 | +1.6% | 940 |
| Colorado | $81,110 | $38.99 | +31.2% | 290 |
| Florida | $62,580 | $30.09 | +1.2% | 230 |
| Georgia | $57,160 | $27.48 | -7.5% | 140 |
| Idaho | $60,990 | $29.32 | -1.3% | 70 |
| Illinois | $74,830 | $35.98 | +21.1% | 230 |
| Indiana | $71,570 | $34.41 | +15.8% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $50,020 | $24.05 | -19.1% | 390 |
| Michigan | $57,760 | $27.77 | -6.6% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $90,820 | $43.66 | +46.9% | 420 |
| Missouri | $47,280 | $22.73 | -23.5% | 920 |
| Nebraska | $51,760 | $24.88 | -16.3% | 70 |
| Nevada | $85,590 | $41.15 | +38.5% | 1,110 |
| New Mexico | $48,900 | $23.51 | -20.9% | 470 |
| New York | $46,450 | $22.33 | -24.9% | 180 |
| North Carolina | $59,030 | $28.38 | -4.5% | 230 |
| Ohio | $58,030 | $27.90 | -6.1% | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $46,980 | $22.59 | -24.0% | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,780 | $29.22 | -1.7% | 510 |
| Texas | $48,950 | $23.53 | -20.8% | 390 |
| Utah | $59,420 | $28.57 | -3.9% | 890 |
| Virginia | $63,480 | $30.52 | +2.7% | 230 |
| West Virginia | $77,570 | $37.29 | +25.5% | 720 |
| Wyoming | $85,260 | $40.99 | +37.9% | 330 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — $76,590/yr
- Training and Development Specialists — $69,280/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for continuous mining machine operators?
The median annual wage for continuous mining machine operators is $61,810 ($29.72 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays continuous mining machine operators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many continuous mining machine operators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 14,000 continuous mining machine operators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do continuous mining machine operators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.72. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.