Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for continuous mining machine operators is $61,810 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,450 in New York to $90,820 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,770
- 25th percentile
- $51,610
- Median
- $61,810
- 75th percentile
- $77,570
- Top 10%
- $86,210
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 14,000 jobs.
Median pay in 27 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $90,820 | +47% | $59,640 | $102,850 | 420 |
| 2 | Nevada | $85,590 | +38% | $69,680 | $91,210 | 1,110 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $85,260 | +38% | $60,520 | $114,540 | 330 |
| 4 | Colorado | $81,110 | +31% | $73,130 | $81,110 | 290 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $77,570 | +25% | $59,840 | $90,690 | 720 |
| 6 | Illinois | $74,830 | +21% | $47,490 | $79,280 | 230 |
| 7 | Indiana | $71,570 | +16% | $65,850 | $75,520 | 170 |
| 8 | Virginia | $63,480 | +3% | $48,860 | $79,270 | 230 |
| 9 | California | $62,790 | +2% | $56,340 | $82,250 | 940 |
| 10 | Florida | $62,580 | +1% | $40,540 | $67,340 | 230 |
| 11 | Idaho | $60,990 | −1% | $49,550 | $84,180 | 70 |
| 12 | Arizona | $60,880 | −2% | $49,180 | $78,660 | 2,850 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $60,780 | −2% | $49,360 | $63,200 | 510 |
| 14 | Utah | $59,420 | −4% | $49,280 | $77,580 | 890 |
| 15 | Alabama | $59,360 | −4% | $56,820 | $62,140 | 340 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $59,030 | −4% | $55,790 | $61,480 | 230 |
| 17 | Ohio | $58,030 | −6% | $46,800 | $76,370 | 260 |
| 18 | Michigan | $57,760 | −7% | $49,080 | $79,110 | 180 |
| 19 | Georgia | $57,160 | −8% | $46,790 | $64,870 | 140 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $51,760 | −16% | $49,120 | $64,950 | 70 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $50,020 | −19% | $48,950 | $68,260 | 390 |
| 22 | Texas | $48,950 | −21% | $24,020 | $63,470 | 390 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $48,900 | −21% | $38,630 | $61,850 | 470 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $47,890 | −23% | $33,760 | $66,560 | 80 |
| 25 | Missouri | $47,280 | −24% | $36,310 | $75,000 | 920 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $46,980 | −24% | $39,520 | $57,480 | 310 |
| 27 | New York | $46,450 | −25% | $38,400 | $63,450 | 180 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary questions
Which state pays continuous mining machine operators the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $90,820 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $61,810). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays continuous mining machine operators the least?
New York, with a median of $46,450 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most continuous mining machine operators work?
Arizona has the most jobs, about 2,850, with a median of $60,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.