Continuous Mining Machine Operators Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $29.72

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$22.49
25th$24.81
Median$29.72
75th$37.29
90th$41.45

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do continuous mining machine operators make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $29.72; the mean hourly wage is $31.27.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for continuous mining machine operators?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $22.49 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for continuous mining machine operators?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $41.45 per hour.