Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Illinois
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Illinois earn a median of $74,830 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,490; the top 10% earn over $79,280. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Illinois
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Illinois?
The median is $74,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,490 and the top 10% earn over $79,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 27 (+21% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.