Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $60,780 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,360; the top 10% earn over $63,200. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $60,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,360 and the top 10% earn over $63,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 27 (−2% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.