Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in California
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in California earn a median of $62,790 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,340; the top 10% earn over $82,250. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in California
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in California?
The median is $62,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,340 and the top 10% earn over $82,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 27 (+2% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.