Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Indiana
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Indiana earn a median of $71,570 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,850; the top 10% earn over $75,520. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Indiana
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Indiana?
The median is $71,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,850 and the top 10% earn over $75,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 27 (+16% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.