Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Arkansas
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Arkansas earn a median of $47,890 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,760; the top 10% earn over $66,560. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
States ranked near Arkansas
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Arkansas
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Arkansas?
The median is $47,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,760 and the top 10% earn over $66,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 27 (−23% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.