Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in North Carolina
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $59,030 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,790; the top 10% earn over $61,480. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $59,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,790 and the top 10% earn over $61,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 27 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.