Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Texas
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Texas earn a median of $48,950 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,020; the top 10% earn over $63,470. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Texas
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Texas?
The median is $48,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,020 and the top 10% earn over $63,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 27 (−21% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.