Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,790 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $74,710
Employed locally 950
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $58,790
    50th (median)
    $58,790
    75th
    $60,300
    90th
    $74,710

    Top-paying metros for Continuous Mining Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,520
    Wisconsin $93,200
    Wyoming $92,620
    Duluth, MN-WI $86,230
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,420
    Nevada $84,420

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,740
    Construction Laborers $41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,040
    Electricians $81,990
    Carpenters $52,070
    Highway Maintenance Workers $45,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Arizona is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Arizona is 7.2% below the national median of $63,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Arizona?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,790.