Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Nebraska
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Nebraska earn a median of $51,760 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,120; the top 10% earn over $64,950. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Nebraska
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Nebraska?
The median is $51,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,120 and the top 10% earn over $64,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 27 (−16% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.