Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in West Virginia
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in West Virginia earn a median of $77,570 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($61,810)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,840; the top 10% earn over $90,690. Nationally the range is $46,770 to $86,210.
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in West Virginia
How much do continuous mining machine operators make in West Virginia?
The median is $77,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,840 and the top 10% earn over $90,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for continuous mining machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 27 (+25% vs. the national median of $61,810). Living costs are not included.