Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Kentucky
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $50,020 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,950; the top 10% earn over $68,260. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $50,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,950 and the top 10% earn over $68,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 27 (−19% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.