Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Colorado
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Colorado earn a median of $81,110 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,130; the top 10% earn over $81,110. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Colorado
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Colorado?
The median is $81,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,130 and the top 10% earn over $81,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 27 (+31% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.