Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Virginia
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Virginia earn a median of $63,480 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,860; the top 10% earn over $79,270. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in Virginia
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Virginia?
The median is $63,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,860 and the top 10% earn over $79,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 27 (+3% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.