Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Minnesota
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $90,820 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,640; the top 10% earn over $102,850. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Minnesota
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Minnesota?
The median is $90,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,640 and the top 10% earn over $102,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 27 (+47% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.